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Boosting Teen Activity Cuts Depression Risk, Study Finds

5/7/2025

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A groundbreaking study involving 873 Norwegian youths aged 6 to 18 reveals that boosting physical activity between ages 14 and 18 significantly lowers the risk of depression symptoms. Interestingly, it also found that early signs of depression can lead to reduced activity levels later on, while sedentary behavior showed no direct connection to depression.

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A groundbreaking study involving 873 Norwegian youths aged 6 to 18 reveals that boosting physical activity between ages 14 and 18 significantly lowers the risk of depression symptoms. Interestingly, it also found that early signs of depression can lead to reduced activity levels later on, while sedentary behavior showed no direct connection to depression.