Which exercise helps depression most

Cardio might be the most effective way to relieve depression and anxiety symptoms, according to a new review of the evidence.

It also suggests the kind of class, and how long you exercise for, should differ depending on whether you’re addressing depression or anxiety.

It indicates exercise could be prescribed as a first-line therapy, being as good as, or better than, medication and talking therapies.

Guest/s

• Neil Munro, James Cook University

References

• Effect of exercise on depression and anxiety symptoms: systematic umbrella review with meta-meta-analysis