A recent meta-analysis of 73 studies showed that exercise reduces the effects of...

Verdict: TRUE

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Confidence: 90%

Evidence quality: PUTERNICĂ

**What was analyzed:** Claims from a TikTok video stating that a recent meta-analysis of 73 studies shows that exercise has effects comparable to antidepressants in reducing symptoms of depression. **What the sources confirm:** An updated Cochrane review in January 2026, conducted by researchers from the University of Lancashire on 73 randomized clinical trials (nearly 5,000 participants), confirms that exercise is as effective as standard treatments (antidepressants or psychotherapy), with no significant differences between them. **Limitations:** The title and introduction of the video (“the gym makes you happier than antidepressants”) represent a clickbait exaggeration, but the speaker immediately provides correct scientific clarifications and a responsible medical warning. **Conclusion:** The medical information presented is accurate and based on solid scientific evidence from 2026, except for the initial exaggerated hook. (Source quality: STRONG)

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