Meeting the WHO Physical Activity Guidelines is Associated With Lower Odds of Depression in Older Adults: Potential Psychosomatic Mechanisms

CONCLUSIONS: PA was negatively associated with depression among older adults in Ghana, and psychosocial and physical factors partially explained the association. The promotion of PA in old age may aid in the prevention of depression, especially in men and those aged 50-64 years. Longitudinal data may confirm our findings.PMID:38641509 | DOI:10.1016/j.jagp.2024.04.001

Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - April 19, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Razak M Gyasi Nicholas Quansah Paul Antwi Boateng Eric Akomeah Abdul-Fatawu Yakubu Patience Aku Ahiabli Emelia Aikins Obed Jones Owusu-Sarpong Yunus Dumbe Michael Nimoh David R Phillips Andr é Hajek Source Type: research