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Childhood fitness linked to lower adult depression risk

Original: A study that measured the cardio and muscular fitness of over 1,000 children aged 7-15 in 1985 found that, 30 years late

Researchers followed more than 1,000 children aged 7-15 whose cardio and muscular fitness was measured in 1985. Thirty years later, those who had better cardiorespiratory fitness as children showed a lower risk of depression as adults, with the association appearing stronger in women than in men. The long-term findings are drawing attention to the lasting mental health value of youth fitness.

Why now: A newly discussed long-term study linking childhood cardio fitness to adult depression risk resonates amid growing concern about youth mental health and declining fitness.

cardiorespiratory fitness studychildren aged 7-15 (1985 cohort)

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• A study that measured the cardio and muscular fitness of over 1,000 children aged 7-15 in 1985 found that, 30 years later, those with better cardiorespiratory fitness had lower risk of depression as adults. The relationship appeared stronger for women than men. Summary:… · rdnielsen@floss.social · 3

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