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Canadian Study Links Exercise to Reduced Teen Depression

11/8/2025

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A Canadian study finds physical activity may reduce depressive symptoms in adolescents, especially among girls, and shows little effect on anxiety.
Researchers analyzed data from over 1,500 teenagers aged 13 to 17.
Increased activity at age 15 correlated with fewer depressive symptoms at age 17.
The study, published in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, notes limitations of a White, higher socioeconomic sample and calls for objective measures.

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Story summary

A Canadian study finds physical activity may reduce depressive symptoms in adolescents, especially among girls, and shows little effect on anxiety.
Researchers analyzed data from over 1,500 teenagers aged 13 to 17.
Increased activity at age 15 correlated with fewer depressive symptoms at age 17.
The study, published in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, notes limitations of a White, higher socioeconomic sample and calls for objective measures.