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Relationship between physical activity levels and depressive symptoms in community-dwelling older Japanese adults.

Songee JungSangyoon LeeSungchul LeeSeongryu BaeMasakazu ImaokaKazuhiro HaradaHiroyuki Shimada
Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2017)
The present results suggest that individuals with lower LPA have a higher risk of depressive symptoms. These findings imply that PA recommendations, especially for older adults, should emphasize LPA, which appears to be especially effective at preventing depressive symptoms. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; 18: 421-427.
Keyphrases
  • depressive symptoms
  • community dwelling
  • physical activity
  • social support
  • sleep quality
  • body mass index