Does Lifting Really Improve Mental Health?
The Stronger By Science Podcast
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Cautions in Drawing Causal Inferences from Exercise and Mental Health Data
The chapter explores the challenges of establishing causal links between exercise and mental health outcomes due to confounding factors like socioeconomic status and pre-existing conditions. Emphasis is placed on the limitations of observational studies in inferring causality, with a focus on the need to consider multiple sources of evidence. The discussion also touches on the importance of enjoying exercise routines and respecting individual limitations in giving advice on mental health interventions.
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