A study that measured the cardio and muscular fitness of over 1,000 children aged 7-15 in 1985 found that, 30 years later, those with better cardiorespiratory fitness had lower risk of depression as adults. The relationship appeared stronger for women than men.

Summary: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10-childhood-linked-adult-depression.html

Original paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165032726012255

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