OBJECTIVES: in the last 30 years, a number of studies have shown that physical activity
may reduce depressive symptoms both in healthy populations and in patients diagnosed …

INTRODUCTION: Training programs are increasingly being prescribed for occupational
therapy for adults affected by chronic illness and/or handicap, but their use is more recent for …

Background: Physical activity may be as effective as some drugs for improving psychological
outcomes; however, vigorous exercise may be needed for improving these outcomes in …

The purpose of this study was to validate an equation that has been used to predict peak
oxygen uptake (VO 2peak) and, if invalid, to develop a new equation predicting VO 2peak …

Background Exercise has been recommended as an important intervention for reducing
adiposity in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity. Objective Determine …

Purpose Impact of lifestyle modification on obesity control during adolescence, a period of
significant physical growth and development, is less quantitatively evaluated. Therefore, we …

Evidence-based guidelines conclude that treatment of child and adolescent obesity should
be directed at motivated families who perceive obesity as a problem. Treatment evidence …

Background: The prevalence of obesity is increasing and it becomes epidemic in developing
and industrialized countries. Atherosclerosis starting at childhood and progressing until …

Background Although multidisciplinary weight management interventions have been shown
effective in improving body composition and cardio-respiratory fitness, their effects on …

Most adults with severe depression use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to
manage their depressive symptoms. 1, 2 Among the 54% of adults with depression who use …