Condiția fizică din adolescență reduce riscul de depresie la maturitate

A study spanning 34 years found that better physical fitness in adolescence is linked to a lower risk of depression in adulthood. Researchers analyzed data from over 1,000 participants, revealing that those with higher aerobic capacity had a 15% reduced risk of developing depression later in life. The protective effect was more pronounced in women and was strongest five to ten years after initial fitness assessments. While the study suggests a correlation, it does not establish causation between childhood fitness and adult depression. The findings highlight the importance of physical fitness for long-term mental health benefits.