Secondary analysis of four surveys was carried out in order to examine the association of
physical activity and various aspects of mental health in the household populations of the …

OBJECTIVE: To establish associations between physical exercise during leisure time and
prevalence, incidence and course of mental disorders. METHOD: Data were derived from …

Objectives. We analyzed the individual-level associations between participation in moderate
to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and psychological distress levels using a large …

BackgroundAlthough positive effects of physical activity on mental health indicators have
been reported, the relationship between physical activity and the development of specific …

OBJECTIVE: Knowledge of the mechanisms responsible for the effects of physical activity on
aspects of mental health is limited. Appropriate experimental trials and statistical mediation …

Background: Although physical activity (PA) has been demonstrated to reduce symptoms of
depression and anxiety, research on the mental health benefits of PA in older adults is …

Objectives Evidence concerning physical activity and mental health remains less well
documented for children and adolescents. An updated review of systematic reviews and …

Context Given its high prevalence and impact on quality of life, more research is needed in
identifying factors that may prevent depression. This review examined whether physical …

The aims of this commentary are to (1) examine the current global physical activity
recommendations for adults and its relation to mental health, based on findings from meta …

Several epidemiological studies have shown that exercise (EX) and physical activity (PA)
can prevent or delay the onset of different mental disorders, and have therapeutic benefits …