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Context: The prescribing of exercise by physicians has become a popular practice, yet the

effectiveness of exercise on symptoms of depression is difficult to determine due to a lack of

randomized controlled trials with clinical populations. Reports also indicate that only a small

percentage of physicians advise their patients regarding exercise and confusion still exists as to

how much and what types are best. Aims: To understand the mechanisms that make exercise a viable

treatment in depression. Settings and Design: This study employed a six-week, two group,

single-level trial, pre- and posttest design using self-report of symptoms, blood levels of …

Background: Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental disorders and are usually treated

with medication and/or psychotherapy. When anxiety disorders are accompanied with comorbid

depression, this further complicates the treatment process. Medication compliance is a common

problem due to adverse side effects and new and effective treatments that have minimal side effects

are needed for the treatment of anxiety and depression. This study used a randomized, double-blind,

sham controlled design to examine the effectiveness of CES as a treatment for anxiety disorders and

comorbid depression in a primary care setting. The study was registered at clinicaltrials.gov,

NCT01533415.

Methods: One …

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