Regular Exercise Frequency Linked to Lower Depression Risk Among Students
A Norwegian prospective study of 10,460 students found that how often you exercise matters more for future mental health than how hard or long you work out; higher weekly frequency was consistently linked to lower risks of depression and anxiety over a year, with patterns that differed by gender. Benefits rose with total activity up to about 10 hours per week and aligned with the WHO guideline of at least 150 minutes per week. The findings suggest regular, attainable activity should be encouraged as part of student life, though causality cannot be proven from observational data.
