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Walking away the blues: Exercise for depression in older adults.
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- Author(s): Dang, Michelle T.1,2
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Nursing. Nov2010, Vol. 40 Issue 11, p33-36. 4p. 1 Color Photograph.
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The article discusses the importance of exercise to help older adults battle depressive symptoms, which could affect the quality of life and delay a patient's recovery from coexisting medical conditions. Based on data from the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, 14% of Americans aged more than 65 years old suffered from substantial depressive symptoms. It presents the recommended exercise from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Heart Association for adults. INSET: How exercise boosts mood.
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