Purpose Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has been characterized as the ultimate goal
for health interventions such as physical activity (PA). We assessed how frequency, duration …

PURPOSE: We investigated the relationship between physical activity and mental health
and determined the optimal amount of physical activity associated with better mental health …

Physical activity should be viewed as a continuum ranging from virtually no movement at all
(eg, sedentary behaviour or sitting time) through light physical activity (eg, light ambulation) …

Most research support positive relationships between physical activity and mental health.
However, possible moderating variables of these relationships have also been identified …

Physical activity is associated with better global functioning in the general population and in
people with physical conditions. However, there is no meta-analytic evidence on the …

Introduction Globally, depressive and anxiety disorders are the leading contributors to
mental ill health. Physical activity reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety and has …

Background Extensive research has consistently highlighted the strong association between
physical activity and mental health. But few have examined how this association may differ …

Introduction Nearly one fifth of American adults suffer from mental health issues, yet many
treatments have side effects and stigma attached. Physical activity can be an effective …

Background Physical activity is known to have a positive relationship with an individual's
mental health and well-being. However, there is not enough data on how different types of …

Background: Apart from its evident impact on physical health, physical activity also has a
role to play in mental health. Individuals engaged in physical inactivity have been found to …