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Exercise for depression - doctor's orders!
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Keith Thomas <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 30 Mar 2005 06:22:07 -0500
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From the BBC site today:

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GPs should offer exercise on prescription to all patients with depression, says a report.

The Mental Health Foundation said there was mounting evidence that a supervised exercise
programme could treat mild to moderate depression as well as drugs.

Its report said there were growing concerns about the side effects of anti-depressants - and their
over-use.

More at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4378389.stm
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Keith

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