REVIEW PAPER
Effect of physical activity on mental health and cognitive functions
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Zakład Biofarmacji Katedry Chemii, Wydział Farmaceutyczny z Oddziałem Analityki Medycznej, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie, Polska
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Barbara Gieroba
Zakład Biofarmacji Katedry Chemii, Wydział Farmaceutyczny z Oddziałem Analityki Medycznej, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie, Polska, ul. Chodźki 4a, 20-093, Lublin, Polska
Zakład Biofarmacji Katedry Chemii, Wydział Farmaceutyczny z Oddziałem Analityki Medycznej, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie, Polska, ul. Chodźki 4a, 20-093, Lublin, Polska
Med Og Nauk Zdr. 2019;25(3):153-161
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ABSTRACT
Introduction and objective:
Physical activity is an essential element of a healthy lifestyle, deciding about physical fitness, which undoubtedly determines the high quality of life and wellness. Regular physical exercises are crucial in the prevention of diseases related to cognitive function disorders and help to preserve the psychological well-being. One cannot ignore the positive impact of physical activity on the functioning of the body in older people and the phenomenon of so-called successful aging. The aim of the study is to indicate the beneficial effect of physical activity on the proper functioning of the brain.
State of knowledge:
Physical activity helps to improve the health of people suffering from mental disorders (including depression, anxiety disorders), supports coping with stress and reduces the risk of self-destructive behaviours. Physical activity also allows to maintain proper cognitive functions, reduces the risk of neurodegenerative diseases and alleviates the symptoms of already diagnosed disorders, e.g. in the case of dementia. Findings related to neurogenesis induced by physical effort are directly connected with the improvement of psychological and cognitive functions.
Summary:
Numerous research indicate that physical exercises, both those classified as aerobic training and resistance training, reduce the risk of depression and anxiety disorders and improve cognitive functioning in people of all ages, although this is particularly important in older people. Physical activity should be promoted as a modifiable preventive factor of prevention to enhance mood and improve brain efficiency.
Physical activity is an essential element of a healthy lifestyle, deciding about physical fitness, which undoubtedly determines the high quality of life and wellness. Regular physical exercises are crucial in the prevention of diseases related to cognitive function disorders and help to preserve the psychological well-being. One cannot ignore the positive impact of physical activity on the functioning of the body in older people and the phenomenon of so-called successful aging. The aim of the study is to indicate the beneficial effect of physical activity on the proper functioning of the brain.
State of knowledge:
Physical activity helps to improve the health of people suffering from mental disorders (including depression, anxiety disorders), supports coping with stress and reduces the risk of self-destructive behaviours. Physical activity also allows to maintain proper cognitive functions, reduces the risk of neurodegenerative diseases and alleviates the symptoms of already diagnosed disorders, e.g. in the case of dementia. Findings related to neurogenesis induced by physical effort are directly connected with the improvement of psychological and cognitive functions.
Summary:
Numerous research indicate that physical exercises, both those classified as aerobic training and resistance training, reduce the risk of depression and anxiety disorders and improve cognitive functioning in people of all ages, although this is particularly important in older people. Physical activity should be promoted as a modifiable preventive factor of prevention to enhance mood and improve brain efficiency.
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