Depressed? Take a Hike

Depressed? Take a Hike: "Depressed? Take a Hike
By Liz Austin
Associated Press
posted: 23 January 2006
07:58 pm ET

AUSTIN, Texas (AP)—Just 30 minutes of brisk walking can immediately boost the mood of depressed patients, giving them the same quick pick-me-up they may be seeking from cigarettes, caffeine or binge eating, a small study found.

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found that people suffering from depression who walked on a treadmill for 30 minutes reported feeling more vigorous and had a greater sense of psychological well-being for up to an hour after completing the workout."