Physical Activity and Mental Health: Lowering the Risk of Depression

Scientists have conducted an analysis of several studies, which showed that moderate physical activity, such as gardening and landscaping, golf, and walking, is associated with a lower risk of depression. They examined data from over four million people and the correlation between physical activity and episodes of depression, as well as other mental disorders. It was found that low and moderate-intensity physical exercises on average reduce the risk of depression by 23%, anxiety by 26%, and psychosis or schizophrenia by 27%.