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Aerobic Exercise Can Reduce Depression in Heart Failure Patients
Friday, October 19, 2012 1:40
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Depression
is common in patients with cardiac disease, especially in patients with
heart failure. Up to 75% of individuals suffering from congestive heart failure develop depression. A new study suggests that aerobic exercise may reduce
depressive symptoms.
is common in patients with cardiac disease, especially in patients with
heart failure. Up to 75% of individuals suffering from congestive heart failure develop depression. A new study suggests that aerobic exercise may reduce
depressive symptoms.
A trial involved
2322 patients treated for heart failure at 82 medical clinical
centers in the United States, Canada, and France.
2322 patients treated for heart failure at 82 medical clinical
centers in the United States, Canada, and France.
Supervised
aerobic exercise and home
exercise was assigned to a segment of participants. Participants primarily used treadmills and stationary
bikes, according to the study.
aerobic exercise and home
exercise was assigned to a segment of participants. Participants primarily used treadmills and stationary
bikes, according to the study.
789
patients (68%) died or were hospitalized in the usual care group
compared with 759 (66%) in the aerobic exercise group. Compared with guideline-based care, exercise
training resulted in a modest reduction in depressive symptoms, although
the clinical significance of this improvement is unknown.
patients (68%) died or were hospitalized in the usual care group
compared with 759 (66%) in the aerobic exercise group. Compared with guideline-based care, exercise
training resulted in a modest reduction in depressive symptoms, although
the clinical significance of this improvement is unknown.
“It’s something that most patients can engage in. It results in
improved cardio-respiratory fitness, they have more stamina, and now we
see that not only do they derive these physical benefits, but they also
derive psychological benefits as well.” Duke lead investigator, James A.
Blumenthal, Ph.D., told the New York Times.
improved cardio-respiratory fitness, they have more stamina, and now we
see that not only do they derive these physical benefits, but they also
derive psychological benefits as well.” Duke lead investigator, James A.
Blumenthal, Ph.D., told the New York Times.
It seems like an obvious study. It has been proven time and again that aerobic exercise releases chemicals in our body that boost our mood and attitude. It seems to always boil down to basics doesn’t it. Get exercise. And you also in the process likely decrease your chance for cardiac problems to begin with!
2012-10-19 01:04:15
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