Can Exercise Really Work as Well as Antidepressants?

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Can Exercise Really Work as Well as Antidepressants?

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You’ve probably seen the headline: exercise can be just as effective as antidepressants for treating depression. It is an appealing claim, especially as research increasingly demonstrates important mental-health benefits from physical activity. But comparing exercise with antidepressant medication is considerably more complicated than comparing two numbers from a clinical trial. In this episode of Science vs. Spin, we examine what randomized trials and systematic reviews actually tell us about exercise, depression, and antidepressant treatment. The verdict reveals an important difference between saying exercise treats depression and saying exercise can replace antidepressants.

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