Key Takeaways
Exercise is a known antidepressant, and new research shows that even walking can help keep your mind upbeat
Every extra 1,000 steps over 5,000 per day lowered odds for depression by 9%
Antidepressant benefits seemed to plateau after 10,000 steps per day
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