Most publications with a physical exercise group use sedentary (physically inactive) subjects
as the ''control''group. Our brief commentary will contend an alternative approach based on …

M ental health disorders such as depression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide
and are associated with increased morbidity and healthcare costs.'Although several …

The essential role of physical activity both as an independent protective factor against
numerous common chronic diseases and as a means to maintain a healthy weight is …

Is the epidemic of physically inactive lifestyles in economically developed nations due more
to changes in (1) attitudes about, and enjoyment of, physical activity, or (2) technology and …

In 1995 the American College of Sports Medicine and the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention published national guidelines on Physical Activity and Public Health. The …

In this paper the effects of physical activity on depression and anxiety are examined. The
scientific strength of studies of physical activity, depression, and anxiety are examined …

Exercise is widely recognized as a critical component of a healthy lifestyle by multiple
scientific and regulatory bodies. Yet only 35% of adults in the United States even report …

Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity
increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension …

Physical activity tends to decline from childhood into adulthood. Maintaining high levels of
physical activity throughout life is therefore an important public health objective. Relatively …

Regular physical activity is linked to enhanced health and to reduced risk for all-cause
mortality and the development of many chronic diseases in adults. However, many US …