Role of Physical Activity on Mental Health and Well-Being
A Review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23331177 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Aditya Mahindru (Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, corresponding author), Pradeep Patil, Pradeep M Patil (0000-0003-0775-8239, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College), Varun Agrawal (0000-0002-7759-2222, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | e33475-e33475 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-07 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cureus (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2168-8184 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.7759/cureus.33475 |
| PMID | 36756008 |
| OpenAlex | W4313656140 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 87 |
| References cited | 35 |
In addition to the apparent physical health benefits, physical activity also affects mental health positively. Physically inactive individuals have been reported to have higher rates of morbidity and healthcare expenditures. Commonly, exercise therapy is recommended to combat these challenges and preserve mental wellness. According to empirical investigations, physical activity is positively associated with certain mental health traits. In nonclinical investigations, the most significant effects of physical exercise have been on self-concept and body image. An attempt to review the current understanding of the physiological and psychological mechanisms by which exercise improves mental health is presented in this review article. Regular physical activity improves the functioning of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis. Depression and anxiety appear to be influenced by physical exercise, but to a smaller extent in the population than in clinical patients. Numerous hypotheses attempt to explain the connection between physical fitness and mental wellness. Physical activity was shown to help with sleep and improve various psychiatric disorders. Exercise in general is associated with a better mood and improved quality of life. Physical exercise and yoga may help in the management of cravings for substances, especially in people who may not have access to other forms of therapy. Evidence suggests that increased physical activity can help attenuate some psychotic symptoms and treat medical comorbidities that accompany psychotic disorders. The dearth of literature in the Indian context also indicated that more research was needed to evaluate and implement interventions for physical activity tailored to the Indian context.
Anxiety · Context (archaeology) · Depression (economics) · Mental health · Mood · Physical exercise · Physical fitness · Physical therapy · Population · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Quality of life (healthcare) · Clinical Psychology · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
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The Impact of Supervised Physical Activity in Urban Green Spaces on Mental Well-Being Among Middle-Aged Adults
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A Cross-Sectional Study on the Associations between Depression and Anxiety, Medication Use for These Diseases and Physical Activity Level in Spanish People with Hypertension
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The Effects of the Red River Jig on the Wholistic Health of Adults in Saskatchewan
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The mediating role of physical activity avoidance in the association between weight stigma and physical activity
The influence of social support and empowerment on physical exercise behavior in university students
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Isotemporal substitution analysis of time between sedentary behavior, and physical activity on sleep quality in younger adults
Longitudinal relationships across sleep, physical activity, and mental wellbeing in early-to-mid-adolescence
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A study on the relationship between high school students’ sleep quality, physical exercise, academic stress, and subjective well-being
The association between malnutrition, depression and cognitive decline in free-living elderly people in Cyprus
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Differences in nutritional status and level of physical activity among adolescents living in urban and rural areas of Montenegro - national study
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Assessing the physical activity of parents of children suffering from cancer
Parental physical activity, parental mental health, children’s physical activity, and children’s mental health
Psychological stress among hypertensive male patients in Jordan
A chain mediating model of the impact of physical exercise on sleep quality
Simulating Covid-19 lockdowns’ impact on depressive symptoms in the northern Netherlands
Differential relationships between physical activity and mental health among adults with disabilities in Korea
Association between physical activity patterns and health outcomes among older adults in India and China
The interplay of physical activity, sleep, and chronotype on physical and mental health in Italian university students
Clusters of lifestyle behavioral risk factors and their associations with depressive symptoms and stress
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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and prevention practices regarding HIV/Aids among urban slum dwellers in Bangladesh
A longitudinal analysis of physical exercise in shaping language learners’ emotional well-being
Gender, Physical Activity, and Social Determinants of Youth Well-being in Canada
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Does physical exercise inhibit smoking behavior? Evidence from the China General Social Survey
Knowledge, attitudes, and willingness of bipolar disorder patients toward electroconvulsive therapy
Coexisting frailty and depression associated with low physical activity and quality of life in Saudi community-dwelling older adults
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Direct and indirect effects of physical exercise on life satisfaction and quality of life in Chinese adolescents during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Self-rated health, mental wellbeing, nutrition habits, and their association with morbidity of ischemic heart disease
Analysis of spatiotemporal characteristics and influencing factors of residents’ physical activity in urban green spaces
The crowding-out effect of physical fitness activities on medical expenditure in the aged group
The impact of school sports atmosphere on college students' social anxiety
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The moderating effects of physical activity on social anxiety and sleep disturbance
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Physical health as mediator between parental stress and quality of life among parents of children with developmental disabilities
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Stress, physical activity, and mindfulness practices among youth amidst Covid-19
Hierarchical clustering of the pre-exam anxiety levels in physically inactive and active adolescent students from 56 countries
High-level personal trainer perspective for industry practice and development in Serbia
Bajiquan martial arts training as physical activity for enhancing physical fitness, body composition, and perceived exercise benefits
Identifying barriers to physical activity participation and engagement among college students in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
Neighborhood Safety Concerns and the Onset of Depressive Symptoms Among Women
Association Between Movement Behaviors, Sleep Quality, and Anxiety Symptoms in Adolescents
Caring for mental health in the self-preservation strategies of Russians
An empirical study of 15-minute fitness circles and the health of Chinese older adults-based on the mediating effect of physical activity
Structured and unstructured physical activity habits
Duration and economic value of a walking‐in‐nature therapy programme
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A scoping review of bicycling interventions’ impacts on psychological, social, affective, and cognitive well-being
Engaging people with lived experience to co-design a community-led physical activity and diabetes prevention intervention for people experiencing homelessness
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Improving aerobics engagement and motivation with immersive virtual reality
AI-powered technologies in physical education
Do Patterns of Adolescent Participation in Arts, Culture and Entertainment Activities Predict Later Wellbeing? A Latent Class Analysis
The Influence of Motivation and Memorable Message Receipt on the Exercise and Eating Habits of Black Women
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Physical activity and sleep quality in relation to mental health among college students
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| Unique citing works | 87 |
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| Citations per year | 29 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 65 |