step counts and the prevalence of depression symptoms. A comprehensive study involving over 96,000 adults indicates that individuals who engage in higher levels of physical activity, specifically walking at least 5,000 steps per day, experience fewer depressive symptoms. Notably, participants who increased their daily step count to 7,000 steps reported an impressive reduction in depression risk by approximately 31% . This suggests that even modest increases in physical activity can yield substantial mental health benefits.
A new analysis from the University of Castilla–La Mancha in Spain, which interpreted data from more than 96,000 adults, found that those who took more steps during their day also had fewer symptoms of depression. The research, which looked at 33 separate studies, suggests that the more we move, the more we may be able to stave off the mental health condition.
health, and 7,000 or more steps daily significantly reduced the risk of depression. Every additional 1,000 steps taken per day was also tied to a lower risk of depression — suggesting that even small increases in activity can make a difference.
The studies included in the review measured daily step counts using smartphones, pedometers, or other wearable devices. Most studies recorded daily step counts over seven days, although one monitored it for a full year.
depression with no formal diagnosis. Some studies excluded people who reported having depression or who had mild to severe symptoms of depression at the initial study visit.
The new paper had certain limitations. First, it’s possible that people with fewer symptoms of depression walked more each day because they felt better.
Lindsay Bottoms, an exercise and health physiology researcher at University of Hertfordshire, told MailOnline obsessively aiming for the 10,000-a-day target 'would certainly' lull people into a false sense of security about how to stay healthy
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