The Impact of Long-Term Relationships on Mental Health and Behavior.

A new study has found evidence of a vicious cycle between sedentary time and depression in close relationships. When one partner has depressive symptoms, the other increases their sedentary behavior, and when one partner increases their sedentary behavior, the other is more likely to have depressive symptoms. The study highlights the potential implications of their findings for improving treatment of depression in people with chronic illness, which should also include partners.