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10-Minute Online Exercise Eases Depression for Thousands

3/6/2026

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A Nature Human Behaviour study finds that a 10-minute online exercise modestly reduces depressive symptoms for 7,505 American adults across 12 single-session interventions.
Interactive Cognitive Reappraisal and Finding Focus produced a 4% greater reduction in depressive symptoms after one month.
The results highlight the potential of brief online interventions for those facing barriers to traditional therapy.
Researchers plan to promote these free resources online to provide immediate mental health support.

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A Nature Human Behaviour study finds that a 10-minute online exercise modestly reduces depressive symptoms for 7,505 American adults across 12 single-session interventions.
Interactive Cognitive Reappraisal and Finding Focus produced a 4% greater reduction in depressive symptoms after one month.
The results highlight the potential of brief online interventions for those facing barriers to traditional therapy.
Researchers plan to promote these free resources online to provide immediate mental health support.