In the exercise-clinical depression study by Blumenthal and colleagues (the SMILE study), which of the treatments worked the best in alleviating depression symptoms (as indicated by the depression rating scales used to assess these symptoms) following the 16-week intervention?
A) Medication group
B) Exercise group
C) Combination group
D) All groups had similar reductions in symptoms

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The SMILE study found that all groups (medication, exercise, and combination) had similar reductions in depression symptoms, indicating that exercise was as effective as medication in alleviating symptoms.

In the Exercise-Clinical Depression Study by Blumenthal and Colleagues (The