Researchers focused on how voluntary running affected rats that were fed a Western-style diet rich in high-fat and high-sugar foods. The findings showed that regular exercise helped reverse depression-like behaviours caused by the unhealthy diet.
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Adding almonds to daily diet could quicken post-exercise recovery, says new study
The research team, which included scientists from San Diego State University in the US, studied 26 middle-aged adults who exercised one to four hours per week. For eight weeks, participants consumed either 60 grams of whole raw almonds or about 90 grams of unsalted pretzels daily.
