A recent analysis of scientific data suggests that weight-loss programs may decrease depression symptoms in patients who are obese.
The authors searched MEDLINE® for randomized controlled trials published between 1950 and January 2009. Studies were excluded if they did not report average changes in weight or depression symptoms, if they included children, if they included people with psychiatric disorders besides depression or if the trial did not provide enough data for analysis.
A total of 31 trials, which included 7,937 participants, were evaluated. The subjects were randomly assigned to either a control group or weight-loss program, such as lifestyle modifications, dietary counseling, exercise and pharmacotherapy.
The researchers found that on average, obese individuals who underwent weight-loss interventions experienced significant improvements in depression symptoms.
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References
Fabricatore AN, Wadden TA, Higginbotham AJ, et al. Intentional weight loss and changes in symptoms of depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Obes (Lond). 2011 Feb 22. View Abstract
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