A recent conversation with a patient (call him Bill) brought up a pattern we’ve seen before: his anxiety scores on tests for levels of anxiety have not improved, but Bill reports that he is feeling more in control of his life, the anxiety has less power over him now. Like many people with severe anxiety problems, Bill uses procrastination and …
Exercise and Depression
Exercise is more than just cardio Moderate exercise is associated with lower rates of depression, longer life and reduced cognitive impairment in a number of recent studies. Evidence is accumulating that exercise is for more than just cardio-vascular health, and confers significant benefits at all stages of life. A 2019 observational study looked at exercise rates correlated with depression rates …