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MOTIVATING YOURSELF TO EXERCISE WHILE DEPRESSED

You’ve heard it before: Exercise is crucial for mental health.

That concept is in the news again now because a recent study found exercise can help prevent heart disease in depressed people. The results aren’t surprising, but they come along with some great tips from the researcher who led the study.

He points out that exercise reduces inflammation, which plays a critical role in depression. Especially for people whose depression is linked to diabetes, obesity, kidney disease, or other health conditions, exercise may be just what the doctor should order.

“There is value to not starting a medication if it’s not needed,” the researcher says. “Being active and getting psychotherapy are sometimes the best prescription, especially in younger patients who don’t have severe depression.”

Here are his tips for helping overcome the lack of motivation that often comes with depression:

I love these tips and may try implementing some myself!

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