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Relationship between different domains of physical activity and positive mental health among young adult men.

Kaija Appelqvist-SchmidlechnerJani P VaaraTommi VasankariArja HäkkinenMatti MäntysaariHeikki Kyröläinen
Published in: BMC public health (2020)
The relationship between physical activity and positive mental health seems to vary between different domains of physical activity. The findings highlight the important role of leisure time physical activity, particularly in men with a low level of positive mental health. Strategies aimed at increasing physical activity for mental health benefits should focus particularly on providing opportunities for leisure time physical activity involving social interactions for men with lower mental wellbeing.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • body mass index
  • mental illness
  • sleep quality
  • young adults
  • healthcare
  • middle aged