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    • Depression is a prevalent mood disorder with significant public health implications.
    • Exercise is recognized as a viable non-pharmacological intervention for managing depressive symptoms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the underlying neurobiological and physiological mechanisms through which physical activity exerts antidepressant effects.
    • To elucidate the scientific basis for exercise prescription in clinical depression management.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic review of preclinical and clinical studies examining the impact of exercise on depression.
    • Analysis of neuroimaging, molecular, and behavioral data correlating exercise with mood regulation.
    • Exploration of potential pathways including neurogenesis, inflammation, and neurotransmitter systems.

    Main Results:

    • Evidence suggests exercise modulates key brain regions implicated in mood regulation, such as the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex.
    • Exercise interventions show consistent effects on reducing inflammatory markers associated with depression.
    • Changes in neurotrophic factors and neurotransmitter systems (e.g., serotonin, dopamine) are observed following physical activity.

    Conclusions:

    • Exercise offers a multifaceted therapeutic approach to depression, acting through various interconnected biological pathways.
    • Further research is warranted to optimize exercise protocols and fully understand its efficacy in diverse patient populations.
    • The findings support the integration of exercise into comprehensive depression treatment strategies.