Association of BMI category with change in children’s physical activity between ages 6 and 11 years
A longitudinal study
Background/objectives: To examine the association of body mass index (BMI) with change in children’s physical activity and sedentary time between ages 6 and 11. Participants: A total of 2132 children…
Facilitated physical activity as a treatment for depressed adults
Randomised controlled trial
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of facilitated physical activity as an adjunctive treatment for adults with depression presenting in primary care. Results: There was no evidence that participants offered the…
Physical activity and depression in adolescents
Cross-sectional findings from the ALSPAC cohort
Purpose: Few studies have examined the association between physical activity (PA), measured objectively, and adolescent depressive symptoms. The aim of this study was to determine whether there is an association…
Exercise for depression
Review
Background: Depression is a common and important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Depression is commonly treated with antidepressants and/or psychotherapy, but some people may prefer alternative approaches such as…