At his research clinic in Dallas, psychologist Jasper Smits is working on an unorthodox treatment for anxiety and mood disorders, including depression. It is not yet widely accepted, but his treatment is free and has no side effects. Compare that with antidepressant drugs, which cost Americans $10 billion each year and have many common side effects: sleep disturbances, nausea, tremors, changes in body weight.An article well worth your time.
This intriguing new treatment? It's nothing more than exercise.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Is Exercise the Best Drug for Depression?
Time reports: