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Depression May Slow Exercise Recovery

Depression And Exercise

First Posted: 12/01/11 12:24 PM ET Updated: 12/01/11 12:39 PM ET

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Exercise is known to ease the symptoms of depression. But does depression change the way the body responds to exercise?

A new study suggests that clinical depression may hamper the body’s ability to recover from physical activity, prolonging the amount of time it takes for a depressed person’s heart rate to slow down and return to normal after a workout.

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Exercise is known to ease the symptoms of depression. But does depression change the way the body responds to exercise? A new study suggests that clinical depression may hamper the body’s ability...
Exercise is known to ease the symptoms of depression. But does depression change the way the body responds to exercise? A new study suggests that clinical depression may hamper the body’s ability...
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01:16 PM on 01/03/2012
This is such an interesting correlation, and just goes to show how depression can affect so many aspect of your life. For anyone trying to conquer your depression, you might take a look at the following link. There's a great video with some valuable advice: http://www.onlineceucredit.com/ceus-online/psc-pathological-self-criticism/continuing-education.html
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