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Physical Activity and Mental Health


Authors: K. Nešpor;  L. Csémy 1
Authors‘ workplace: Psychiatrická léčebna, Praha ;  Psychiatrické centrum Praha 1
Published in: Čas. Lék. čes. 2006; 145: 916-917
Category: Review Article

Overview

Physical activity can improve mental health. Positive effect of physical activity on depression and anxiety are mentioned. Moreover physical activity increases resistance against memory loss during aging. Physical activity also improves quality and life satisfaction in all age group; this fact was confirmed also in Czech children. Physical activity should be sufficient, but not excessive, and it should be combined with pharmacotherapy in severe and long-term depression. The kind of physical activity depends on the preferences and possibilities of patients; walking, yoga, swimming, etc. are usually appropriate. 

Key words:
physical activity, walking, yoga, mental health.


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Journal of Czech Physicians

Issue 12

2006 Issue 12

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