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Low physical activity as a key differentiating factor in the potential high-risk profile for depressive symptoms in older adults.

Sofie HolmquistSabina MattssonIngrid SchelePeter NordströmAnna Nordström
Published in: Depression and anxiety (2017)
The present study provided a potential high-risk profile for depressive symptoms among elderly community-dwelling individuals, which included low levels functional performance combined with low levels of PA. Including PA in medical screening of the elderly may aid in identification of potential high-risk individuals for depressive symptoms.
Keyphrases
  • depressive symptoms
  • community dwelling
  • physical activity
  • social support
  • sleep quality
  • human health
  • body mass index
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • magnetic resonance