Yearlong physical activity and depressive symptoms in older Japanese adults: cross-sectional data from the Nakanojo study.
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry
; 14(7): 621-4, 2006 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-16816016
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this study was to investigate associations between accelerometer measurements of physical activity and psychosocial variables in older people.METHODS:
Subjects were 184 Japanese aged 65-85 years. An accelerometer provided step count and physical activity intensity data throughout each 24-hour period for 1 year. At the end of the year, anxiety, depression, and cognitive function were assessed.RESULTS:
Controlling for age, the daily number of steps, and the daily duration of moderate-intensity physical activity showed significant negative correlations with depressive mood.CONCLUSION:
A depressive mood is associated with the quantity and quality of habitual physical activity.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pueblo Asiatico
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Depresión
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Actividad Motora
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article