Individuals who are chronically ill may feel like they'll never be able to get ripped. According to a recent study, however, exercise may be exactly what these people need to brighten their day. Reuters Health reports on a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, working out may help improve the moods of people with cancer, heart disease, back pain and other chronic conditions.
"It's a nice piece of evidence and I'm pleased because I like the concept," said Alan J. Gelenberg, who chairs the department of psychiatry at Penn State University in Hershey, quoted by the news source.
Study authors found the exercise helped ward off depression in chronically ill patients, which is important considering that depression can lead to poor medication adherence. The scientists said that at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise were the most effective.
Harvard Medical School reports that along with potentially improving mood, regular exercise has other benefits, such as lowering blood pressure, protecting against heart disease and boosting self esteem.
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