Taking a certain amount of steps each day is known to improve overall health. And now a new study has determined how many steps you need to take to treat depression.
A research team led by Bruno Bizzozero-Peroni, PhD, from Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha in Cuenca, Spain, analyzed 33 studies involving 96,173 adults.
To compare adults’ daily step counts and rates of depression. They found that people with higher daily steps tended to have fewer symptoms of depression. That’s according to a study published in JAMA Network Open last week.
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Researchers found that taking 5,000 or more steps was linked to reduced symptoms of depression. while a step count of 7,000 or more was associated with a lower risk of depression.
“Our results show a significant association between higher daily steps and fewer depressive symptoms. and decreased prevalence and risk of depression in the general adult population,” the authors wrote in their findings.
Studies have shown that people with higher daily steps tend to have fewer symptoms of depression. (Istock)
“Objective measurement of daily steps may represent a comprehensive, public health approach that has the potential to prevent depression.”
More than 7% of adults in the United States have been diagnosed with depression. Those between the ages of 12 and 25 are most affected. According to information from the National Institute of Mental Health
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Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and senior medical analyst for Fox News, was not involved in the study. But give your opinion on this review.
“This is a comprehensive analysis of more than 30 observational studies, so it needs to be followed up with future randomized studies,” he told Fox News Digital.
Previous studies have found that walking affects brain networks that are essential for improving mood, depression, and anxiety. one expert told Fox News Digital. (Istock)
“There is already a lot of evidence. Also included in this study was that exercise was associated with improvements in mood. which is a natural antidepressant.”
The reason that a higher step count reduces symptoms of depression is not just psychological, doctors say, but also physical.
“Exercise increases the release of ‘happy hormones’ such as dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin,” Siegel adds.
“The more we stay still, Or the more you sit The more depressed we become.”
Previous studies have found that walking affects brain networks necessary to improve mood. Depression and anxiety, according to Dr. Richard A. Bermudes, a psychiatrist and chief medical officer of BrainsWay in Nevada.
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“The more sedentary we are, Or the more you sit The more depressed we become,” said Bermudez, who was not involved in the study. told Fox News Digital
More than 7% of adults in the United States have been diagnosed with depression. Those between the ages of 12 and 25 are most affected. According to information from the National Institute of Mental Health (Istock)
“We also know that the benefits of walking increase with each passing day. An increase of 1,000 steps per day was associated with a 9% reduction in the risk of depression.”
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In addition, genetics, psychological factors and social stress It also affects depression.
“however We know that exposure to natural light general movement And walking in a natural or natural environment has a positive emotional impact.”
Exposure to natural light general movement and walking in a natural or natural environment. Affects positive emotions One expert noted (Istock)
Bermudes supports those struggling with depression to “Go step by step”
“For people with severe depression. Try increasing it day by day, adding 100 steps each day,” he advises.
“If you work and are stuck at a desk most of the day, Schedule a 15-minute break to exercise your brain by taking a walk.”
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Bermudes adds that walking outside is more beneficial. Because there is natural light coming in.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the researchers for comment.
