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This study is aimed to investigate the effectiveness of self-esteem-enhancing physical
activity programs for women in rural areas. The subjects are 20 women aged 80 or older at …

Background: The purpose of the present research is evaluating the effects of some
individual and environmental factors (body composition, education status, residential centre …

This study examined the effects of a multicomponent exercise program on depression and
quality of life in institutionalized older adults. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design …

Objective To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to clarify the effect of
programmed exercise on depressive symptoms (DSs) in midlife and older women. Methods …

[Purpose] Little is known about the effectiveness of daily physical activity on depression
biomarkers in older adults. This study aimed to investigate the effects of increased daily …

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 …

Background: Engaging in regular exercise is widely recognized as a highly efficient method
to mitigate age-related disorders. The present study aimed to investigate the correlations …

BACKGROUND: Few studies have explored the reciprocal relationships between naturally
occurring changes in physical activity and depressive symptoms in later life. PURPOSE: This …

This study was conducted to determine if specific factors (physical activity self-efficacy,
sense of community, social support, perceived physical and mental health, and …