Background/Objectives: physical activity may be beneficial in reducing depression incidence
among the elderly. A key unanswered question is whether certain types of physical activity …

This study examined whether various levels of physical activity among older adults predicted
levels of depression and whether there were racial differences in the levels and types of …

Objectives: We have a limited understanding of the epidemiological association between
objectively measured physical activity and depression among older adults. Therefore, the …

Objective: The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the reciprocal nature of the
physical activity-depressive symptoms relationship in 17,593 older adults from 11 European …

Aims Prevention of depressive symptoms is an essential issue with regard to the promotion
of healthy lifestyles in older people. To date, few studies have examined the relation …

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

Importance Associations have been documented between physical activity and depressive
symptoms, but the direction of this association is unclear. Objective To examine whether …

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 …

Overwhelming evidence supports the health benefits of physical activity and the negative
health consequences associated with physical inactivity. Nonetheless, the vast majority of …

Background Few studies have explored patterns of physical activity (PA) and examined their
relationship with depression among community-dwelling older adults. We aimed to identify …