In the exercise-depression study by Blumenthal et al. (the SMILE study), which of the treatments had the best success when considering the percentage of individuals who had either recovered or at least partially recovered at a 6-month follow-up period?

A. medication group
B. exercise group
C. exercise + medication group
D. all groups had similar success rates

In the exercise-depression study by Blumenthal et al. (the SMILE study), which of the treatments had the best success when considering the percentage of individuals who had either recovered or at least partially recovered at a 6-month follow-up period? B. Exercise group.

Explanation:

Exercise has different depression-reducing effects. It enables the body to producte endorphins that reduce sensations of pain. Moreover, it changes the  neurotransmitter levels associated with depression (for example, norepinephrine) and it developes a sense of mastery and self-control through regular practice. The SMILE study concludes that aerobic exercise on MDD remission extend the benefits and it might be better than the benefits of antidepressant use.

burning of wood and coal

explanation:

the panel also concluded there's a better than 95 percent probability that human-produced greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide have caused much of the observed increase in earth's temperatures over the past 50 years.

it would affect precipitation by causing flooding in some areas of the world due to climate increasing, causing the glaciers in the northern and southern pole of our planet to melt.

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