Objective To synthesise the evidence on the effects of physical activity on symptoms of
depression, anxiety and psychological distress in adult populations. Design Umbrella …

Contemplative practices, such as meditation and yoga, are increasingly popular among the
general public and as topics of research. Beneficial effects associated with these practices …

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the major disabling health conditions among older adults
aged 60 years or older. While most causes of LBP among older adults are non-specific and …

Objective To summarize the evidence on the health benefits of tai chi. Sources of information
A literature review was conducted on the benefits of tai chi for 25 specific conditions, as well …

This study provides a comprehensive and updated review of the literature with respect to the
relationship between physical activity and depression in older adults. The evidence from …

Background: The aim of the present systematic meta-analytical review was to quantify the
effects of different mind–body interventions (MBI) involving meditative movements on …

Background Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Mind-body interventions are
widely used by cancer patients to reduce symptoms and cope better with disease-and …

Background This evidence map describes the volume and focus of Tai Chi research
reporting health outcomes. Originally developed as a martial art, Tai Chi is typically taught …

Objectives As clinical practice guidelines vary widely in their search strategies and
recommendations of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for depression, this …

Insomnia predicts the onset, course, and reoccurrence of unipolar depression. However,
systematic reviews of treatment options for insomnia in unipolar depression are lacking …