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Depression as a mediator in the link between physical activity and cardiovascular disease: Insights from NHANES 2007–2018 and Mendelian randomization

Sep 2026 · Current Psychology · Vol 45 · 0 citations · 52 references

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Results suggest that PA is associated with lower CVD risk partly through lower depressive symptoms, and this indirect pathway was small but statistically significant, and its clinical relevance should be interpreted cautiously.

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