The COVID-19 pandemic has been raging around the world and public health measures
such as lockdowns have forced people to go out less often, reducing sunlight exposure time …

Background Engaging in leisure activities was suggested to protect older adults from
dementia. However, the association between playing a musical instrument and the risk of …

Observational and experimental studies show that leisure time sporting activity (LTSA) is
associated with higher well-being. However, scholars often seem to assume that 1) LTSA …

Shaping Neighbourhoods is unique in combining all aspects of the spatial planning of
neighbourhoods and towns whilst emphasising positive outcomes for people's health and …

The mounting mental health issues faced by elderly urban residents increase the social and
economic costs to society associated with dementia and depression. Therefore, it is …

Because depression has high prevalence and cause enduring disability, it is important to
predict onset of depression among community dwelling adults. In this study, we aimed to …

Aim As living alone is associated with poor mental health, seeking a moderating factor in this
relationship may help enhance quality of life of older people living alone. Therefore, this …

Background: The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with high Framingham
Risk Score (FRS) in medicated patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Methods: We …

Aims To determine the effects of a hospitalbased leisure activities programme on nurses'
stress, selfperceived anxiety and depression. Background Nursing work in clinical settings …

The role that psychological variables play in depression among elderly urban residents has
received little research attention. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the …