Scientists of leading universities in Spain and South America found that the commission of seven thousand steps per day could reduce the probability of depression by 31%. Research Results published In Jama (American Medical Association Magazine).
Scientists, with the participation of 96 thousand people previously published 33 studies during the meta-analysis of such results entered into such results. The scientific team collected data about the physical activity of volunteers using wearable devices.
More analysis has shown that walking has a both preventive and therapeutic effect. People with depression, an increase in the number of steps, said that the symptoms of disorder weakened – an increase in mobility with an increase in five thousand steps per day, and a maximum effect of 7500 steps.
Scientists also found that an increase in the number of steps in daily life reduces the likelihood of depression in the future. Each thousand steps, 9%of the risk and the most protected psychic health, 10 thousand steps per day has reduced.
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Source: Gazeta
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