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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Taking a walk might help combat symptoms of depression, according to new research published in Jama Network Open, a peer-reviewed medical journal.
After analyzing 33 studies, researchers found that adults who completed five-thousand steps or more each day had fewer depressive symptoms.
The studies also found that those who walked over 7500 steps each day were 42% less likely to develop symptoms of depression.
Regular gym goers like Zach Dunn from the North End think the researcher's findings sound reasonable.
“It makes a lot of sense to me. The more activity you do, honestly, it benefits your health tremendously,” said Dunn.
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Zach said there are options for those who can’t always find time or places to walk more often.
“The walking desk, where you are working at your desk and you have a mini treadmill underneath, so that’s another great way to stay active,” Zach said.
The studies included over 96,000 adults across North and South America, Europe and Asia.
WBZ NewsRadio’s James Rojas (@JamesRojasMMJ) reports.