ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Effects of Physical Activity Interventions in the Elderly with Anxiety, Depression, and Low Social Support: A Clinical Multicentre Randomised Trial.
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- Comparative Efficacy of Exercise Interventions for Anxiety Disorders: A Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis.Psychology research and behavior management · 2026Review
- The impact of physical exercise on academic satisfaction among middle-school students: the mediating roles of social support and depression.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Gender differences in the associations of recreational walking with indoor and outdoor falls among older adults-the Healthy Aging and Neighborhood Study (HANS).AIMS public health · 2025Article
- Relationship between sun exposure and seasonal affective disorder symptoms in rural older people with different personalities: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Motivational Barriers and Facilitators for Older Adults' Engagement in Exercise during Depressive Episodes: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Effect of physical activity for reducing anxiety symptoms in older adults: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Examining the Effects of Strength Training with Load Progression on Sleep Parameters and Mental Health in College Students.Sleep science (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2024Article
- The Relationship between Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life in Korean Adults: The Eighth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The Association between Physical Activity and Anxiety in Aging: A Comparative Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The influence of tai chi on the death anxiety of elderly people living alone: the chain mediating effect of social support and psychological capital.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
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Abstract
The percentage of older people is increasing worldwide. Loneliness and anxious−depressive states are emerging health conditions in this population group, and these conditions give rise to higher morbidity and mortality. Physical activity (PA) and social relationships have been linked to physical and mental health. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether a 4-month programme of moderate PA in a group would improve the emotional state, levels of social support, and quality of life in a sample of individuals >64 years of age. A multicentre randomised clinical trial was designed in primary care. Ninety (90) participants were selected. After the intervention, there were positive differences between the groups, with significant improvements in the intervention group (IG) in depression, anxiety, health status perception, and social support. Walking in a group two days per week for 4 months reduced clinical depression and anxiety by 59% and 45%, respectively. The level of satisfaction was very high, and adherence was high. In conclusion, the moderate group PA programme improved clinical anxiety, depression, social support, and perceptions of health status in the patients studied.
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