Physical Exercise and Clinically Depressed Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Authors

Heitor Silveira · Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Helena Moraes · Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Natacha Alves de Oliveira · Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Evandro Silva Freire Coutinho · Fundação Oswaldo Cruz

Jerson Laks · Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Andréa Camaz Deslandes · Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

Despite the heterogeneity of the studies, the present meta-analysis concluded that physical exercise improves the response to treatment, especially aerobic training. However, the efficacy of exercise in the treatment of depression was influenced by age and severity of symptoms.

Topics & Keywords

Physical Activity and Health Sports Performance and Training Cardiovascular and exercise physiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neuropsychobiology

Volume 67, Issue 2, pp. 61-68

DOI: 10.1159/000345160

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