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Exercise and depression
Study’s conclusion is misleading and ill considered
BMJ 2012; 345 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.e4494 (Published 03 July 2012) Cite this as: BMJ 2012;345:e4494- Laura Donnelly, health correspondent1
- 1Sunday Telegraph, London SW1W 0DT, UK
- laura.donnelly{at}telegraph.co.uk
The media have been criticised for the way this research was reported, but the study’s weaknesses undermine its conclusions.1
The only clear finding is that a particular advice programme failed to reduce depression. The study’s conclusion: “Clinicians and policy makers should alert people with depression that advice to increase physical activity will not increase their chances …
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