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Relationship Between Sedentary Lifestyle, Physical Activity and Stress in University Students and Their Life Habits: A Scoping Review with PRISMA Checklist (PRISMA-ScR).
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36 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Post-Exercise Cognition and Prefrontal Hemodynamic Responses in Athletes: An Investigation of Low vs. High Glycemic Index Breakfast.Nutrients · 2025Trial
- Dietary Habits and Nutritional Status Among Polish Police Officers: A Cross-Sectional Study Within the National Health Programme.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Smartphone Addiction and Health Indicators in Portuguese University Students: The Moderating Role of Physical Activity.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Physical activity, sleep pattern and problematic internet use in undergraduate health-sciences students of Nepal - A cross-sectional study.PLOS digital health · 2026Article
- Time to Address Eating Disorder Risk Among Medical Students.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Technology-Based Interventions for Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour in Adults: A Scoping Review.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Review
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- Prevalence and determinants of sedentary behavior among university students in Yemen: a national multicenter cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2026Article
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- Barriers to physical activity among pharmacy undergraduates at Universiti Malaya, Malaysia: profiles and associated factors from a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Dose-Response Associations Between Daily Step Count, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in University Students.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Water and Energy Turnover in Chinese Young Adults: A Doubly Labeled Water Study of Metabolic Coupling.Nutrients · 2026Observational
- Subjective Sleep Quality Is Associated with Post-Exercise Appetite Loss in Female University Athletes: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Physical Activity and Mental Well-Being Among University Students: The Role of Beliefs in the Mental Health Benefits of Physical Activity.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- The prevalence and influencing factors of dynapenia among middle-aged and elderly individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Integrating physical, emotional, and social changes to examine their associations with self-efficacy among college students engaging in physical activity.BMC psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
The global prevalence of sedentary lifestyles and the associated health risks, such as cardiovascular, metabolic and mental issues, is an epidemic worldwide problem, particularly in the university population. BACKGROUND/
objectivesUniversity students are particularly vulnerable because of academic pressure and lifestyle changes. Despite the well-known benefits of physical activity in reducing mental stress and improving physical and mental well-being, the literature lacks effective interventions and standardized protocols for this population. This study aims to investigate the state of the art in literature regarding the correlation between the use of physical activity as a means of prevention and intervention and the effects on university students' stress and mental well-being.
methodsA scoping review was conducted using the PRISMA protocol for scoping reviews, targeting university population with specific terms.
resultsThe review analyzed 61 articles and identified a consistent positive correlation between physical activity and stress reduction. Interventions included yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercise and moderate- or high-intensity exercise. A lack of standardized protocols were also evident.
conclusionsPhysical activity is an effective means for managing stress and improving mental well-being among university students. An integrated approach combining different forms of exercise and strategies to regulate emotions could provide very effective effects on the mental well-being of students. Universities should propose physical activity programs in several forms to enable students to choose the most appropriate one and keep them active.
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