Exercise and mental health

Mikkelsen, Kathleen; Stojanovska, Lily; Polenakovič, Momir; Bosevski, Marijan; Apostolopoulos, Vasso

doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2017.09.003

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“…Physical activity and exercise have beneficial effects on mental health via physiological, psychological, and immune mechanisms (Mikkelsen, Stojanovska, Polenakovic, Bosevski, & Apostolopoulos, ). Our study shows that mental health was improved only at the eighth week.…”

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Effects of physical activity counselling in women with systemic lupus erythematosus: A randomized controlled trial

Tsai²,

et al. 2019

Int J of Nursing Practice

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Background Low physical activity is common in systemic lupus erythematosus populations. Aim To evaluate the effect of physical activity counselling on physical activity and the association between physical activity changes and changes in fatigue, quality of sleep, and quality of life in women with systemic lupus erythematosus. Methods A randomized, controlled, single‐blind trial was conducted from March 2015 to August 2016. Seventy‐six women with systemic lupus erythematosus were randomly assigned to the intervention or control groups. The intervention group received three sessions of physical activity counselling at 1, 4, and 8 weeks and three telephone follow‐ups over 13 weeks. Outcome measures, which include daily steps, fatigue, quality of sleep, and the quality of life, were collected at baseline and 8 and 12 weeks. Results The study showed that daily steps, quality of sleep, and vitality in the intervention group were significantly improved compared with those in the control group at weeks 8 and 12. Mental health was significantly improved only at week 8 in the counselling group. A positive correlation between physical activity changes and changes in vitality and mental health was observed. Conclusions Physical activity counselling can improve physical activity. As physical activity increases, systemic lupus erythematosus women feel more energetic and happier.

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Effects of physical activity counselling in women with systemic lupus erythematosus: A randomized controlled trial

Tsai²,

et al. 2019

Int J of Nursing Practice

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“…Several mechanisms may explain the beneficial effects of exercise on mood and emotional well‐being. First, exercise reduces chronic inflammation, and there is growing evidence that this reduction of inflammation is an important way that exercise ameliorates mood disturbances . Second, anxiety and mood disturbances have been linked to altered function of brain circuitry that processes sensations from the body (ie, interoceptive brain circuitry) .…”

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“…First, exercise reduces chronic inflammation, 35 and there is growing evidence that this reduction of inflammation is an important way that exercise ameliorates mood disturbances. 36 Second, anxiety and mood disturbances have been linked to altered function of brain circuitry that processes sensations from the body 37 (ie, interoceptive brain circuitry). [37][38][39] Exercise changes this brain circuitry and how the brain processes somatic sensations, 40 thereby suggesting another mechanism by which exercise ameliorates anxiety and mood disturbances.…”

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Effects of a Home‐based Exercise Program on Anxiety and Mood Disturbances in Older Adults with Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy

Loh

Kleckner

Lin

et al. 2019

J American Geriatrics Society

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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Exercise interventions improve anxiety and mood disturbances in patients with cancer. However, studies are limited in older adults with cancer. We assessed the effects of exercise on anxiety, mood, and social and emotional well‐being in older patients with cancer during their first 6 weeks of chemotherapy. DESIGN Exploratory secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial (RCT). SETTING Community oncology practices. PARTICIPANTS Older patients (aged 60 years or older) undergoing chemotherapy (N = 252). INTERVENTION Patients were randomized to Exercise for Cancer Patients (EXCAP) or usual care (control) for the first 6 weeks of chemotherapy. EXCAP is a home‐based, low‐ to moderate‐intensity progressive walking and resistance training program. MEASUREMENTS Analysis of covariance, with study arm as the factor, baseline value as the covariate, and study arm × baseline interaction, was used to evaluate arm effects on postintervention anxiety (State Trait Anxiety Inventory [STAI]), mood (Profile of Mood States [POMS]), and social and emotional well‐being (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy–General subscales) after 6 weeks. RESULTS Median age was 67 years; 77% had breast cancer. Statistically significant group differences were observed in the STAI score (P = .001), POMS score (P = .022), social well‐being (P = .002), and emotional well‐being (P = .048). For each outcome, EXCAP patients with worse baseline scores had larger improvements at 6 weeks; these improvements were clinically significant for STAI score and social well‐being. CONCLUSIONS Among older cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, a 6‐week structured exercise program improved anxiety and mood, especially among those participants with worse baseline symptoms. Additional RCTs are needed to confirm these findings and evaluate the appropriate exercise prescription for managing anxiety, mood, and well‐being in this patient population. J Am Geriatr Soc 67:1005–1011, 2019.

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“…There is likely a loss of independence and self-reliance (ambulation is limited due to weight bearing restrictions, unable to drive and so on), In what is likely a very active population, it is probable that physical activity and exercise levels decrease immediately after this surgery. Exercise can counteract anxiety, stress and depression 27. The development of psychosocial risk factors and depression are associated with persistent pain after orthopaedic surgery 28…”

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Comorbidities in the first 2 years after arthroscopic hip surgery: substantial increases in mental health disorders, chronic pain, substance abuse and cardiometabolic conditions

Rhon¹,

Greenlee

Marchant

et al. 2018

Br J Sports Med

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ObjectivesWe aimed to identify the rate of seven comorbidities (mental health disorders, chronic pain, substance abuse disorders, cardiovascular disorders, metabolic syndrome, systemic arthropathy and sleep disorders) that occurred within 2 years after hip arthroscopy.MethodsData from individuals (ages 18–50 years) undergoing arthroscopic hip surgery between 2004 and 2013 were collected from the Military Health System (MHS) Data Repository (MDR). The MDR captures all healthcare encounters in all settings and locations for individuals within the MHS. Person-level data over 36 months were pulled and aggregated. Seven comorbidities related to poor outcomes from musculoskeletal disorders (mental health disorders, chronic pain, substance abuse disorders, cardiovascular disorders, metabolic syndrome, systemic arthropathy and sleep disorders) were examined 12 months prior and 24 months after surgery. Changes in frequencies were calculated as were differences in proportions between presurgery and postsurgery.Results1870 subjects were identified (mean age 32.24 years; 55.5% men) and analysed. There were statistically significant increases (p<0.001) proportionally for all comorbidities after surgery. Relative to baseline, cases of mental health disorders rose 84%, chronic pain diagnoses increased 166%, substance abuse disorders rose 57%, cardiovascular disorders rose by 71%, metabolic syndrome cases rose 85.9%, systemic arthropathy rose 132% and sleep disorders rose 111%.ConclusionsMajor (potentially ‘hidden’) clinical comorbidities increased substantially after elective arthroscopic hip surgery when compared with preoperative status. These comorbidities appear to have been overlooked in major studies evaluating the benefits and risks of arthroscopic hip surgery.Level of evidencePrognostic, level III.

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Exercise and mental health

Cited by 650 publications

References 107 publications

Effects of physical activity counselling in women with systemic lupus erythematosus: A randomized controlled trial

Effects of physical activity counselling in women with systemic lupus erythematosus: A randomized controlled trial

Effects of a Home‐based Exercise Program on Anxiety and Mood Disturbances in Older Adults with Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy

Comorbidities in the first 2 years after arthroscopic hip surgery: substantial increases in mental health disorders, chronic pain, substance abuse and cardiometabolic conditions

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