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Running with a group periodically can be as effective as anti-depressants

www.runnersworld.com New study shows running can be as effective as drugs in helping depression

A new study adds to the evidence that running can be as effective as anti-depressants – but can be harder to stick to as a treatment

New study shows running can be as effective as drugs in helping depression

Some new research out of Amsterdam finds that running regularly with a group achieves the same anti-depressant effect as anti-depressant medication.

The catch: they study is inconclusive about solo running (perhaps not even studied). You must run in a group to get some certainty of the effects and you can’t slack off.

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