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Psychiatrist reveals how much to walk every day to boost your mood

Nbcwashington · · 388 words · By A Pawlowski; TODAY
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What to know about Psychiatrist reveals how much to walk every day to boost your mood

Happiness boosters don’t have to take a lot of time, money or planning.

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Happiness boosters don’t have to take a lot of time, money or planning.

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Feeling better is in your control, especially with mental health challenges mounting in autumn.

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Claim 1: “Dr. Sue Varma, a board-certified psychiatrist and clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health”
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Three independent web sources (Dr. Sue Varma's official home page, Psychology Today, and a professional medical profile) all confirm she is a board-certified psychiatrist and a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of several significant scientific events that occurred or were scheduled to occur in 2021.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Sudeepta Varma is a board certified psychiatrist and clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the NYU Langone Medical Center. She was also the founding medical director and attending psychiat…
https://www.zocdoc.com/doctor/sudeepta-varma-md-6463
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Sue Varma is a board-certified psychiatrist in private practice and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at New York University (NYU) Langone Health. She is a Distinguished Fellow of the A…
https://www.doctorsuevarma.com/
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Claim 2: “Walking is an “evidence-based intervention for reducing depression and anxiety,” a systematic review and meta-analysis of 75 randomized controlled trials with more than 8,600 participants found.”
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Two independent web sources confirm the claim. Vima Fitness explicitly mentions a 2024 review of 75 randomized controlled trials confirming walking's effectiveness for depression and anxiety, and JMIR Public Health and Surveillance also references a systematic review and meta-analysis on the same topic.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 75 (seventy-five) is the natural number following 74 and preceding 76.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The CZ 75 is a semi-automatic pistol made by Czech firearm manufacturer ČZUB. First introduced in 1975, it is one of the original "wonder nines" and features a staggered-column magazine, all-steel con…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 75 may refer to: 75 (number), the natural number following 74 and preceding 76 one of the years 75 BC, AD 75, 1975, 2075 75 (album), an album by Joe Zawinul 75 Eurydike, a main-belt asteroid
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Claim 3: “Varma, the author of “Practical Optimism,””
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The claim is explicitly mentioned in a cross-reference from NBC Washington. However, the other provided web search results for this claim are irrelevant (discussing other doctors in Missouri), leaving only one confirming source.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of living centenarians (living people who have attained the age of at least 100 years) who are recognized for reasons other than their longevity. For more specific lists of peo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Ramis Gheith, MD, MS As an expert and leader in the field of interventional pain management and neuromodulation, Ramis Gheith, MD, MS, is the founder and medical director of the Interventional Pai…
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web search NEUTRAL — At BJC Outpatient Center at Chesterfield, you’ll receive exceptional care for you and your family from BJC Medical Group providers. We have convenient care available every day of the week, and lab and…
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Claim 4: “Longer walks are linked with a lower risk of heart disease and dying prematurely of any cause, research has found.”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists of general definitions of 'research' from Wikipedia and other sites, but contains no specific data or studies regarding the link between longer walks and heart disease or premature death.
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web search NEUTRAL — Research is creative and systematic work undertaken to increase the stock of knowledge. [1] It involves the collection, organization, and analysis of evidence to increase understanding of a topic, cha…
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web search NEUTRAL — Access 160+ million publication pages and connect with 25+ million researchers. Join for free and gain visibility by uploading your research.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 13, 2024 · Learn what is research, how to ensure accuracy in research, how to get started in a research career, research ethics, types of research, research methods.
https://researcher.life/blog/article/what-is-research-defini…
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Claim 5: “A walk first thing in the morning gives you the added benefit of sunlight exposure after waking, which is important for the body to resynchronize its internal clock.”
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Three independent web sources confirm that morning sunlight exposure helps regulate the circadian rhythm (the body's internal clock).
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web search NEUTRAL — Exposure to natural sunlight in the morning helps regulate our circadian rhythm, often referred to as the body's internal clock. Our bodies are naturally synchronized with the rise and fall of the sun…
https://www.betterup.com/blog/sunlight-in-the-morning
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web search NEUTRAL — Early morning exposure to sunlight is among the most underrated biohacks for better rest—no supplements, red-light therapy, or high-tech sleep trackers necessary. We spoke to experts and looked at the…
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/the-key-to-better-slee…
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web search NEUTRAL — Winter depression or seasonal affective disorder can be treated with a morning walk after sunrise to reset the body's clock with sunlight, psychologist says.
https://www.today.com/health/mind-body/expert-tip-seasonal-d…
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