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Med Xpress reports on why it is so important to be active and get outdoors

The processes in the brain and body through which physical exercise reduces depressive symptoms have been explored by UCL researchers.

Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is associated with disruptions to several brain and psychological processes, including impaired learning and memory. Physical activity, especially aerobic exercise, has been found to reduce depressive symptoms, but until now the processes behind this have been poorly understood.

Read more at New clues point towards how exercise reduces symptoms of depression