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Depression, happiness, and satisfaction with life in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer: Associations with device-measured physical activity and sedentary time.

Jeff K VallanceChristine M FriedenreichQinggang WangCharles E MatthewsLin YangMargaret L McNeelyS Nicole Culos-ReedGordon J BellJessica McNeilLeanne DickauKerry S Courneya
Published in: Psycho-oncology (2023)
Higher physical activity was associated with fewer depression symptom severity scores and reduced odds of mild or worse depression in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Higher physical activity and daily step counts were also associated with stronger perceptions of happiness and satisfaction with life, respectively. Sedentary time was not associated with depression symptom severity or odds of having depression, but was associated with stronger perceptions of happiness.
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