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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Olivia Hebert

Fans of fitness influencers exercise more – but they’re also more depressed, new study claims

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Fans of fitness influencers are more likely to be depressed despite exercising more, according to a study.

According to a new study published in the Cyberpsychology Journal, young adults who follow fitness influencers on social media are physically healthy. Results show that participants reported a disproportionately higher amount of “vigorous exercise” as well as fruit and vegetable intake. However, participants also reported poorer mental health.

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