Physical activity contributes to positive mental well-being in menopausal women

(University of Jyv ä skyl ä - Jyv ä skyl ä n yliopisto) Late menopausal status is associated with an elevated level of depressive symptoms that indicate the negative dimension of mental well-being. However, menopause was not linked to positive dimensions of mental well-being in women aged 47 to 55. The results also suggest that a high level of physical activity was linked to fewer depressive symptoms, higher satisfaction with life and higher positive affectivity in menopausal women.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news