Running or yoga can help beat depression, research shows – even if exercise is the last thing you feel like

  • Written by: Michael Noetel, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, The University of Queensland
Running or yoga can help beat depression, research shows – even if exercise is the last thing you feel likeSKT Studio/Shutterstock

At least one in ten people have depression at some point in their lives, with some estimates closer to one in four. It’s one of the worst things for someone’s wellbeing – worse than debt, divorce or diabetes.

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