Intensity and type of physical activity predicts depression in older adults.

CONCLUSION: Findings from the current study suggest that physical activity interventions should be culturally appropriate and tailored to the needs and abilities of individual older adults to maximize benefits and minimize adverse events, particularly among community dwelling older adults.
PMID: 31948269 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Aging and Mental Health - January 16, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Mumba MN, Nacarrow AF, Cody S, Key BA, Wang H, Robb M, Jurczyk A, Ford C, Kelley MA, Allen RS Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research