The Claim
Mixed aerobic exercise produces antidepressant effects comparable to those of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in individuals with mild to moderate depression.
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In plain English
In people with mild to moderate depression, mixed aerobic exercise results in the same level of antidepressant effect as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
See the scientific wording
Mixed aerobic exercise produces antidepressant effects comparable to those of SSRIs in individuals with mild to moderate depression.
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