Physical activity protects from incident anxiety: A meta‐analysis of prospective cohort studies

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Authors

Felipe Barreto Schuch · Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Brendon Stubbs · National Health Service

Jacob D. Meyer · Iowa State University

Andreas Heißel · University of Potsdam

Philipp Zech · University of Potsdam

Davy Vancampfort · KU Leuven

Simon Rosenbaum ·

Abstract

Evidence supports the notion that self-reported PA can confer protection against the emergence of anxiety regardless of demographic factors. In particular, higher PA levels protects from agoraphobia and posttraumatic disorder.

Topics & Keywords

Behavioral Health and Interventions Physical Activity and Health Eating Disorders and Behaviors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Depression and Anxiety

Volume 36, Issue 9, pp. 846-858

DOI: 10.1002/da.22915

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