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According to Merriam-Webster’s definition, depression is “a serious medical condition in which a person feels very sad, hopeless, and unimportant and often is unable to live in a normal way ” (Merriam-Webster, 2013). Having this condition affects every area of live, including relationships, jobs, self-esteem, and so on. It can develop in a variety of ways, and will develop differently in men and women, but one of the biggest ways is the path leading from stress to depression (Morgan, 1997). There is also a large impact on those of lower socio-economic status because of their higher levels of stress. We should keep in mind that “only 1 person in 10 with [psychological] disorders gets adequate treatment. The solution to this pandemic public health problem is prevention ” (Morgan, 1997). The important thing to remember is that it can be treated, and it can be prevented. The best way to do this, according to the Nordic Journal of Psychiatry is to exercise (Martinsen, 2008). We know that there are several different ways to get physical activity, including leisure time physical activity, occupational physical activity, domestic physical activity, and transportational activity. The most effective is leisure tim