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Depression and LifeStyle

Posted on 2015-01-092016-04-21

Exercise, diet, sunlight, and good sleep have been found to be useful in the treatment of depression. A randomized, controlled study by Spanish researchers has found that lifestyle modifications significantly help depression patients taking antidepressant medications. The intervention group received specific written recommendations to walk at least 1 hour per day, get exposure to sunlight for 2 hours per day, eat a healthy diet, and suggestions for good sleep hygiene. After 6 months, this group had significantly lower observed and self-rated depression than the control group.

 

Try these simple lifestyle changes if you are feeling blue, but don’t change your medications without consulting your physician.

 

Fred Hardinge DrPH, RD

 

Source: PositiveChoices.com. Used with permission.

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