Moderate-to-vigorous exercise is beneficial and can improve symptoms of fatigue and depression in young people with paediatric-onset multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating conditions

Paediatric-onset multiple sclerosis presents in childhood or adolescence with fatigue and depression common among those living with POMS.1 Fatigue and depression are often comorbid conditions that have been consistently shown to affect cognitive function, social adjustment and anxiety among younger cohorts.2 Improved health behaviours, including improved physical activity, have been suggested as potential mediators of fatigue and depression among POMS patients.

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Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 13, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news