[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of physical activity interventions for improving depression, anxiety and distress: an overview of systematic reviews

B Singh, T Olds, R Curtis, D Dumuid… - British journal of sports …, 2023 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objective To synthesise the evidence on the effects of physical activity on symptoms of
depression, anxiety and psychological distress in adult populations. Design Umbrella …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of wearable activity trackers to increase physical activity and improve health: a systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses

T Ferguson, T Olds, R Curtis, H Blake… - The Lancet Digital …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Wearable activity trackers offer an appealing, low-cost tool to address physical inactivity.
This systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses (umbrella review) aimed to …

[HTML][HTML] Nature-based outdoor activities for mental and physical health: Systematic review and meta-analysis

PA Coventry, JVE Brown, J Pervin, S Brabyn… - SSM-population …, 2021 - Elsevier
Mental health problems are associated with lower quality of life, increased unscheduled
care, high economic and social cost, and increased mortality. Nature-based interventions …

Psychological health and physical activity levels during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review

V Violant-Holz, MG Gallego-Jiménez… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been devastating in all senses,
particularly psychologically. Physical activity (PA) is known to aid psychological well-being …

How leisure activities affect health: a narrative review and multi-level theoretical framework of mechanisms of action

D Fancourt, H Aughterson, S Finn, E Walker… - The Lancet …, 2021 - thelancet.com
There is a large and growing body of evidence on the health benefits of engagement in
leisure activities (voluntary, enjoyable non-work activities, such as hobbies, arts …

Physical activity and sports—real health benefits: a review with insight into the public health of Sweden

C Malm, J Jakobsson, A Isaksson - Sports, 2019 - mdpi.com
Positive effects from sports are achieved primarily through physical activity, but secondary
effects bring health benefits such as psychosocial and personal development and less …

Physical activity, screen time, and emotional well-being during the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak in China

F Qin, Y Song, GP Nassis, L Zhao, Y Dong… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
We aimed to evaluate the effects of the COVID-19 lock down on lifestyle in China during the
initial stage of the pandemic. A questionnaire was distributed to Chinese adults living in 31 …

Exploring lifestyle habits, physical activity, anxiety and basic psychological needs in a sample of Portuguese adults during COVID-19

R Antunes, R Frontini, N Amaro, R Salvador… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
This cross-sectional study aimed to characterize the lifestyle habits, anxiety levels and basic
psychological needs (BPN), in Portuguese adults during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 …

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

FB Schuch, B Stubbs, J Meyer, A Heissel… - Depression and …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background Prospective cohorts have suggested that physical activity (PA) can decrease
the risk of incident anxiety. However, no meta‐analysis has been conducted. Aims To …

Experiences of nursing students as healthcare aid during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain: A phemonenological research study

C Casafont, N Fabrellas, P Rivera, MC Olivé-Ferrer… - Nurse Education …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a worldwide health
and social crisis directly impacting the healthcare system. Hospitals had to rearrange its …