Carmack Chiropractic

10/30/2025

10/30/2025

Exercise outperforms medication in fighting depression, says massive new study

A groundbreaking study of 128,119 people has revealed something remarkable, exercise is more effective at reducing symptoms of depression than medication alone. Researchers found that physical activity, even in small amounts, significantly boosts mood, lowers anxiety, and improves overall mental well-being.

The study compared people who exercised regularly with those treated using antidepressant drugs. The results were clear: movement triggers powerful changes in the brain that medication can’t fully replicate. Exercise increases blood flow, enhances neuroplasticity, and releases endorphins and dopamine, chemicals that naturally lift mood and strengthen emotional resilience.

What’s most encouraging is that the type or intensity of exercise didn’t matter much. Walking, running, cycling, dancing, or strength training all helped. The key was consistency, moving your body regularly, even for 20 minutes a day, created lasting benefits.

While antidepressants can still be life-changing for many, this study shows that combining or even replacing medication with physical activity could transform how we treat depression.

Your body isn’t just made to move, it’s wired to heal through movement. Every step, stretch, or sprint is your brain’s natural antidepressant.

10/30/2025

Who wants to have a Thanksgiving “turkey drawing” contest?

10/29/2025

Join me in NOVEMBER for the November MONTHLY CHALLENGE 💪

Push-ups every day!

If you have at least one arm and you aren’t bed ridden or wheelchair bound, YOU can do some VARIATION of pushups with me!

10/29/2025

If the BODY healed itself, dead people would heal… LIFE heals, and you need a properly communicating nervous system for your LIFE POTENTIAL to be fully expressed

10/28/2025

ME: “why does my back always hurt???”

ALSO ME: …..

10/27/2025

I think the weather is making people crazy! lol.
We had several folks reschedule today so call us if you need to get in TODAY! :)

10/26/2025

Healthy ORGANIC (other than the wild venison from my backyard) chili!!!!

Should be good for the Packer game tonight!

What’s your favorite fall/winter food?

10/26/2025

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