Why the study?
The study examined the effects of a moderately intense running intervention on hippocampal volume and depressive symptoms in young men.
Does a moderately intense seven-week running intervention improve hippocampal volume and depressive symptoms in young men?
Population
21 young men (20–31 years of age) from the general population
Comparison
Seven-week running intervention vs two-week baseline period
Design
Within-subjects design study
Authors
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May suggest running benefits hippocampal volume and mood in young men; hypothesis-generating and requires larger controlled trials.
Does a moderately intense seven-week running intervention improve hippocampal volume and depressive symptoms in young men?
A seven-week moderate intensity running intervention significantly increased hippocampal volume and decreased depressive symptoms in young men.
Klepits et al. (2024) studied this question.
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