Medication or exercise? What works best for seniors with mild to moderate depression?

(American Academy of Family Physicians) Depression is the most frequently diagnosed psychiatric disorder among older adults, with 8% to 16% of older patients presenting with clinically significant depressive symptoms. Researchers in Spain conducted a randomized clinical trial of 347 older adults with mild to moderate depression, comparing the effectiveness of physical exercise and antidepressants as treatment methods.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-07/aaof-moe071421.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 14, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news