Effects of exercise on mood changes, autonomic function and frontal alpha band lateralization in depressed university students
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15517986 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Zange Lin (Jimei University), Fengxun Lin (Jimei University), MeiHua Su (0000-0002-1338-8038, Jimei University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Pages | 1726598-1726598 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-16 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1726598 |
| PMID | 41625606 |
| OpenAlex | W7124485111 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 5 |
Improvements in autonomic nervous function and frontal lobe EEG metrics indicate that long-term, regular aerobic exercise can alleviate depressive mood in university students, enhance frontal lobe brain function, and balance sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activity. This holds promise as an effective method for alleviating depression. This study provides preliminary evidence supporting structured exercise programs as a campus-based supplementary intervention for depression among university students
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| Highly cited | No |
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