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Green exercise such as walking in the country or gardening is an effective treatment for depression, according to a report from the mental health charity Mind.

The report, Ecotherapy - the green agenda for mental health, looked at two studies carried out by the University of Essex to find out if "ecotherapy" was helpful in improving mental health. In the first study, 108 people took part in activities including walking, cycling and conservation projects. Of those who participated, 94 percent said the green exercise had improved their mental health.

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