As little as 15 minutes a day of brisk walking could help many women who struggle with postpartum depression, a study from a Canadian university says, though some severe cases may still require traditional medical care.
The study from Western University, published Wednesday by the Journal of Women's Health, analyzed data from five research projects involving 242 participants and found that walking resulted in clinically significant reductions in postpartum depression symptoms.
Led by undergraduate student Veronica Pentland and assistant professor Marc Mitchell from the faculty of health sciences, the study recommends women walk at a "moderate intensity" 90 to 120 minutes per week to reduce symptoms that can include severe mood swings, exhaustion, and a sense of hopelessness.
"Aerobic exercises would have similar effects but what's unique about walking is that people perceive it as not exercise, or not good enough," he said. "And yet, it's like the superhero of exercises."
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