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Effects of an exercise program linked to primary care on depression in elderly: fitness as mediator of the improvement.

Miguel Ángel Perez-SousaRufino Pedro OlivaresJose L Gonzalez-GuerreroNarcís Gusi
Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2020)
This exercise program was effective in improving depression in older adults. Integrating aerobic and flexibility exercises in a group-based program of physical activity programs could improve the severity of depression in this population.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • sleep quality
  • primary care
  • quality improvement
  • high intensity
  • depressive symptoms
  • resistance training
  • body mass index
  • body composition
  • public health