your boots were made for walkin'

Thirty minutes of brisk walking can elevate the mood of people suffering from depression, giving them a greater sense of vigor and psychological well-being for up to an hour afterwards. (Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 37(12):2032-2037, December 2005). This study is one of many that shows a "stuck mood" can be transformed when you get the body moving. I highly recommend at least 15-20 minutes of walking per day to people who could use a mood boost--it works!