Evaluation of the potential benefits of exercise on cognition in major depressive disorder

Cognitive impairment is increasingly recognized as a significant symptom in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). While exercise is already recommended in many treatment guidelines for patients with MDD and has been shown to improve cognition in other disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, schizophrenia), limited research is available evaluating the effect of exercise on cognition in MDD.
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Review article Source Type: research