There is a large body of literature which examines the mental health benefits of physical
activity. In general, studies report an inverse, dose dependent relationship between leisure …

Objective This study aims to identify the optimal amount and appropriate state of physical
activity for reducing incident depressive symptoms. Method The data of 107,901 Korean …

Physical activity has been advocated by health scientists and physicians for many years as a
means of preventing health problems such as obesity and hypertension, and its therapeutic …

Mental disorders are of major public health significance. It has been claimed that vigorous
physical activity has positive effects on mental health in both clinical and nonclinical …

For individuals who are just beginning to exercise, the very unfit, the elderly and persons
suffering from psychiatric disorders, low intensity activity has important potential …

Objective: The case for exercise and health has primarily been made on its impact on
diseases such coronary heart disease, obesity and diabetes. However, there is a very high …

Physical activity is increasingly being cited as an alternative to more traditional drug
treatments for treating depression. Although an increasing amount of research has …

Physical activity may play an important role in the management of mild-to-moderate mental
health diseases, especially depression and anxiety. Although people with depression tend …

Empirical evidence has shown a positive relationship between physical training and
selected mental health variables. In nonclinical studies the most significant effects of …

OBJECTIVES: This study examined the relationship of self-reported physical activity with
subsequent depression and psychiatric distress. METHODS: Physical activity was assessed …