Background and objects Several studies have shown that physical exercise such as walking
has effects on depression. These studies have focused on increasing intensity and amount …

Background and objectives Embodiment theory proposes that motor processes are
associated with emotions and cognitions. Previous research has shown that walking posture …

Background Previous laboratory findings suggest deviant gait characteristics in depressed
individuals (ie, reduced walking speed and vertical up-and-down movements, larger lateral …

According to embodiment theories, the experience of emotional states affects
somatovisceral and motoric systems, whereas the experience of bodily states affects …

Body posture reflects emotional states, and this study investigates the effect of posture sitting
in a slouched or upright position on recall of either negative (hopeless, helpless, powerless …

OBJECTIVES: The popularity of walking is assumed to be due to this activity being pleasant.
However, evidence of affective beneficence remains scarce. Instead, activities, including …

Basic research has shown that the motoric system (ie, motor actions or stable postures) can
strongly affect emotional processes. The present study sought to investigate the effects of …

Depressed patients demonstrate alterations in motor and cognitive functioning that can
affect their adjustments to the variations in everyday life environment. The objective was to …

The treatment of depression has predominantly focused on medication or cognitive
behavioral therapy and has given little attention to the effect of body movement and …

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to explore whether walking in nature may be beneficial
for individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD). Healthy adults demonstrate significant …