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Motion for your mind (2019)

physical activity for mental health promotion, protection and care

There is limited evidence and attention relating to the potential effects of physical activity on mental health. A review of the evidence for the benefits of physical activity for people with certain mental health conditions – depression, schizophrenia and dementia – indicates improved mood, slowed cognitive decline, delayed disease onset, increased muscle strength, better physical fitness, control of existing noncommunicable diseases and a decreased likelihood of developing other noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes and obesity.

Literatuurverwijzing: (2019). Motion for your mind: physical activity for mental health promotion, protection and care. Copenhagen: WHO/Europe.

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