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Running Can Help Treat Depression — Particularly When Combined With Meditation

While running is no substitute for the help of a trained human professional, a 2013 study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise showed that physical activity acts as an effective alternative to treating depression. Combine your miles with a pre- or post-workout meditation session, and the benefits are substantial, a 2016 study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry reported.

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