Exercising Reduces Risk of Depression WAKA Action 8 News, Posted: Oct 16, 2014 4:01 PM CDT Updated: Dec 4, 2015 5:56 PM CST by WAKA Action 8 News Exercising can reduce the risk of depression. A London study shows that being physically active three times a week reduces the odds of depression by about 16%. Categories: Medical Breakthroughs, News FacebookTwitterPinterestemail