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20-minute brisk walks can dramatically reduce depression risk, research finds. Findings remained consistent even after accounting for factors such as sex, education, age, smoking and alcohol use. (jamanetwork.com)

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Key Points Question What is the minimal dose of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) associated with a reduced risk of depression and depressive symptoms in older adults (aged ≥50 years) with and without chronic disease?

Findings
In this cohort study among 4016 older adults, at each of the included time points across a 10-year period, a negative dose-response association was observed between MVPA dose and depressive symptoms and major depression.

Meaning
The findings of this study suggest that a lower dose of MVPA than recommended from guidelines for overall health may be associated with a lower risk of depression among older adults.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (6 children)

It's a shame we have so many people trying to prevent these changes by demanding that their driving has to come first.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I personally think walkable cities are a very good thing. But I think it is important to understand why some people value driving and become defensive.

Many of the people I talk to who are defensive about driving are concerned with the affordability of housing. These people are often commuting from more affordable areas and are concerned with anything that extends their already long commute.

So I think it's best to avoid characterizations of these people as lazy or selfish. They are really just trying to balance their life with a different crippling societal problem. We need to be careful to craft our arguments for walkable cities in a way that appeals to a broad audience.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That would be plausible if they actually came to it in good faith.

It doesn't explain why they're completely disinterested in seeing how stopping forcing people from living the exact way they do is better for their lifestyle too.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I have found people on the car side of things to rarely come to a discussion in good faith which is frustrating to say the least. However, I am advocating for coming to the conversation in good faith regardless. Someone needs to take the first step to connect in any argument.

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