Journal articles: 'Physical and mental health benefits'

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Saxena, S., M. Van Ommeren, K. C. Tang, and T. P. Armstrong. "Mental health benefits of physical activity." Journal of Mental Health 14, no. 5 (January 2005): 445–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638230500270776.

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Hon, Suet. "Benefits Of Yoga On Mental And Physical Health." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 47 (May 2015): 511–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000477837.26966.44.

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Theodoratou, M., I. Dritsas, M. Saltou, V. Dimas, A. Spyropoulos, E. Nikolopoulou, V. Bekos, P. Kloni, A. Psychogioy, and O. Valsami. "Physical exercise and students’ mental health." European Psychiatry 33, S1 (March 2016): s219. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.533.

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IntroductionStudies have shown that sport participation is connected with a more positive self-image and higher self-esteem in adolescents (Bowkers, 2006, Kirkcaldy et al., 2002), whereas sedentary behavior is associated with negative mental health characteristics (Primack et al., 2009).PurposeThe aim of this study was to investigate whether physical activity influences adolescents and young people's emotions, self-esteem and generally mental health.MaterialQuestionnaires were redacted by the research team investigating participants’ habits, emotions and health benefits concerning physical activities.MethodQuestionnaires were administered to 150 adolescents, aged 18–20 years old in Technological Educational Institutes, colleges and fitness centers in Patras, Southern Greece during 2015's spring.ResultsEighty-seven percent of the respondents worked out in fitness centers or in natural environment. Most of them answered that exercise contributed to revitalization and euphoria feelings (63%), stress relief (78%), better self-image, and better health (49%). According to 63% of the adolescents, exercise improved their school performance and 61% of them felt that exercise affected positively mental health.ConclusionsPresent study's results underline physical activities’ benefits in students’ mental health, self-esteem, feelings and school performance being in line with other studies’ results [Biddle et Asare (2011), Ekeland et al. (2005), Brown et al. (2013)]. Restrictions refer mainly to small size sample.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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Milligan, Kevin, and Mark Stabile. "Do Child Tax Benefits Affect the Well-being of Children? Evidence from Canadian Child Benefit Expansions." American Economic Journal: Economic Policy 3, no. 3 (August 1, 2011): 175–205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1257/pol.3.3.175.

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We exploit changes in child benefits in Canada to study the impact of family income on child and family well-being. Using variation in child benefits across province, time, and family type, we study outcomes spanning test scores, mental health, physical health, and deprivation measures. The findings suggest that child benefit programs had significant positive effects on test scores, maternal health, and mental health, among other measures. We find strong and interesting differences in the effects of benefits by child sex: benefits have stronger effects on educational outcomes and physical health for boys, and on mental health outcomes for girls. (JEL I12, I31, I38, J13)

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Ross, Alyson, Erika Friedmann, Margaret Bevans, and Sue Thomas. "National survey of yoga practitioners: Mental and physical health benefits." Complementary Therapies in Medicine 21, no. 4 (August 2013): 313–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2013.04.001.

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Farris, Samantha G., and Ana M. Abrantes. "Mental health benefits from lifestyle physical activity interventions: A systematic review." Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic 84, no. 4 (December 2020): 337–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1521/bumc.2020.84.4.337.

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Lifestyle physical activity (LPA) interventions are a promising alternative to structured exercise interventions for addressing mental health problems. The authors conducted a systematic review of the literature on LPA interventions in any population in order to determine (a) the extent to which mental health outcomes were examined and (b) whether benefits in mental health outcomes were observed. Mental health outcomes were defined as depression, anxiety, perceived stress, health-related quality of life, and psychological well-being. A total of 73 articles were identified as LPA intervention, of which 24.7% (n = 18) reported the effect of LPA intervention on mental health outcomes. The most commonly evaluated mental health outcome was depression, and to a lesser extent anxiety and perceived stress. Overall, findings point to promising effects of LPA interventions across common mental health problems. Key areas for future research are discussed in light of emergent limitations in existing published studies.

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List, Robin, and Julie Anne Laser. "The Physical Health, Mental Health and Well-Being Benefits of the Nia Technique." International Journal of Social Work 9, no. 1 (March 24, 2022): 48. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijsw.v9i1.19360.

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This article presents the first evidence-based research study to analyze the physical health benefits, mental health benefits, and well-being benefits of the Nia TechniqueⓇ, an experiential movement therapy, on class participants. The aim of the research project was to capture the thoughts of Nia participants immediately after their class experience to best understand Nia’s physical health benefits, mental health benefits, and well-being benefits both quantitatively and qualitatively. The sample collected was a total of 56 healthy adults voluntarily attending Nia classes at 5 different, local YMCA facilities or private studios geographically located near a large city in the mountain west. The results showed that Nia had a positive effect on the health and well-being of almost all participants. Overall, 98% of participants agreed or strongly agreed they felt better in their physical body after participating in Nia. All participants (100%) agreed or strongly agreed their mood improved at the conclusion of participating in Nia. Almost all participants (96%) agreed or strongly agreed they creatively expressed their unique selves during class. All participants (100%) agreed or strongly agreed they released stress during class. Most participants (89%) agreed or strongly agreed they connected with at least one other person during class. The vast majority, 69.3% of participants reported using Nia class skills in their daily life between classes. A larger, more diverse sample size post COVID would be beneficial to further illuminate the benefits of Nia.

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Islas-Cruz, Esther Lizbeth. "Benefits of physical activity on elderly." Mexican Journal of Medical Research ICSA 9, no. 18 (July 5, 2021): 25–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.29057/mjmr.v9i18.5714.

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Introduction: The increase in the Elderly population as the main characteristic of the demographic transition brings with it multiple challenges for public health. As part of the public politics of the World Health Organization (WHO) on healthy aging, Physical Activity (PA) is relevant, being the subject of multiple studies about its benefits on the quality of life of older people. The adoption of a healthy lifestyle at an early age and even in old age, which includes PA, favors the quality of life of the subjects and a healthy aging. Method: This article is a systematic review of the Pubmed, Google Schoolar, Elsevier, Scielo and Redalyc index. Using the keywords, 132 related articles were found, however, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 120 articles were discarded, leaving 12 studies for review. Results: 72% of the studies showed benefits at a physical level: PA in old age improves strength, balance, flexibility and muscle tone. It is also related to a significant reduction in arterial stiffness. 11% of the investigations refer to improvements in the psychoemotional sphere: PA generates positive feelings such as happiness or good self-perception. And 17% of the articles focused on quality of life: PA favors the perception of better quality of life. Conclusion: Physical activity improves health in the physical, mental and social spheres of older adults, improving their quality of life and promoting healthy aging.

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Dolenc, Petra, and Mojca Petrič. "PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN OLDER ADULTS." Annales Kinesiologiae 9, no. 2 (January 17, 2019): 121–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.35469/ak.2018.167.

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While regular physical activity has been shown to positively impact health and physical functioning across all age groups an active lifestyle may in particular have beneficial effects in advanced age. The objective of this article is to provide a brief overview of a contemporary research on the benefits of physical activity for psychological health and quality of life in the elderly. Older adults are more vulnerable than other age groups regarding mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety. Many cross-sectional and experimental studies discussed in the article confirm the importance of a physically active lifestyle for preventing or reducing mental health problems and improving the quality of life among elderly people.

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Baikie, Karen A., and Kay Wilhelm. "Emotional and physical health benefits of expressive writing." Advances in Psychiatric Treatment 11, no. 5 (September 2005): 338–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/apt.11.5.338.

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Writing about traumatic, stressful or emotional events has been found to result in improvements in both physical and psychological health, in non-clinical and clinical populations. In the expressive writing paradigm, participants are asked to write about such events for 15–20 minutes on 3–5 occasions. Those who do so generally have significantly better physical and psychological outcomes compared with those who write about neutral topics. Here we present an overview of the expressive writing paradigm, outline populations for which it has been found to be beneficial and discuss possible mechanisms underlying the observed health benefits. In addition, we suggest how expressive writing can be used as a therapeutic tool for survivors of trauma and in psychiatric settings.

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Ghous, Misbah, and Arshad Nawaz Malik. "HEALTH BENEFITS OF SALAT (PRAYER)." Professional Medical Journal 23, no. 08 (August 10, 2016): 887–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.29309/tpmj/2016.23.08.1657.

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Science and religion have always been consideredas separate entities. Man’s thinking has alwaysbeen very shallow, he never overthinks. The thingssaid 1400 years ago were never believed outsidethe Muslim world but now science is proving themright via logic. Religion is the key to soul and aperson can only be healthy when one is havinghealthy soul and eternal peace. Islam as a majorreligion followed by well over a billion people hasmade its impact very obvious in this aspect byalleviating physical and mental afflictions amongits followers. Advances in science and technologyhave fueled both our quest for knowledge and themechanisms available to obtain and retrieve it.One manifestation derived from these discoverieshas been our ability to engage new ways ofexploring Salat activity and its influence on ournervous system. Salat (prayer) performed byMuslim worshippers five times a day is secondpillar of Islam and is regarded as an essentialritual. Salat is spiritual and physical act in where,nearly all muscles of human body become moreactive than any kind of physical exercise withoutmuscle fatigue and induces serenity on body andsoul. Scientific evidence also supports the notionthat even moderate intensity activities, whenperformed daily, can have some long-term healthbenefits.

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McMurdo, M. E. T. "Physical Activity and Health in Old Age." Scottish Medical Journal 42, no. 5 (October 1997): 154–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/003693309704200513.

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Regular physical activity is an important component of a healthy life at all ages, and mounting scientific evidence has linked exercise to a wide array of physical and mental health benefits. This article will highlight some recent advances in knowledge. It will explore common myths that discourage the largely sedentary older population of the UK from changing their exercise habits.

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Guo, Liang, Yehuda Baruch, and Marcello Russo. "Work resources and civic engagement: Benefits to employee physical and mental health." Journal of Vocational Behavior 100 (June 2017): 56–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2017.02.007.

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Frech, Adrianne, and Sarah Damaske. "The Relationships between Mothers’ Work Pathways and Physical and Mental Health." Journal of Health and Social Behavior 53, no. 4 (November 29, 2012): 396–412. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022146512453929.

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We contribute to research on the relationships between gender, work, and health by using longitudinal, theoretically driven models of mothers’ diverse work pathways and adjusting for unequal selection into these pathways. Using the National Longitudinal Study of Youth-1979 ( N = 2,540), we find full-time, continuous employment following a first birth is associated with significantly better health at age 40 than part-time work, paid work interrupted by unemployment, and unpaid work in the home. Part-time workers with little unemployment report significantly better health at age 40 than mothers experiencing persistent unemployment. These relationships remain after accounting for the unequal selection of more advantaged mothers into full-time, continuous employment, suggesting full-time workers benefit from cumulating advantages across the life course and reiterating the need to disentangle health benefits associated with work from those associated with pre-pregnancy characteristics.

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Powell, Lisa D., Diane L. Gill, Erin J. Reifsteck, and Pam K. Brown. "A Physical Activity Program to Promote Mental Health." Recreational Sports Journal 46, no. 1 (April 2022): 31–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/15588661211047557.

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College students are at risk for adverse mental and physical health. Physical activity (PA) can reduce risks and promote positive mental health; however, less than half of college students meet PA recommendations. Further, few students seek ancillary help such as counseling services. Therefore, in this study we implemented a 5-week evidence-based PA program (#ubwell) in collaboration with counseling services designed to promote students’ PA participation and motivation, as well as positive mood states and mental health. Results showed participants increased in positive feelings and arousal levels during all PA sessions. Additionally, intrinsic motivation significantly increased from pre to post, but PA participation and mood states did not change significantly. The increased motivation and positive affect are promising, and additional research with larger samples and additional campus recreation activities (e.g., fitness classes, intramurals) may provide greater insight into the benefits of PA programs for mental health and wellness.

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Campion, Jonathan, Ken Checinski, Jo Nurse, and Ann McNeill. "Smoking by people with mental illness and benefits of smoke-free mental health services." Advances in Psychiatric Treatment 14, no. 3 (May 2008): 217–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/apt.bp.108.005710.

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Smoking is the largest single cause of preventable illness in the UK. Those with mental health problems smoke significantly more and are therefore at greater risk. The new Health Act (2006) will require mental health facilities in England to be completely smoke-free by 1st July 2008. This article reviews the current literature regarding how smoking affects both the physical and mental well-being of people with mental health problems. It also considers the effects of smoke-free policy in mental health settings.

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Blanchet, Sophie, Samy Chikhi, and Désirée Maltais. "The benefits of physical activities on cognitive and mental health in healthy and pathological aging." Gériatrie et Psychologie Neuropsychiatrie du Viellissement 16, no. 2 (June 2018): 197–205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1684/pnv.2018.0734.

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Bukvić, Zorana, Dragana Ćirović, and Dejan Nikolić. "The importance of physical activity for the development of motor skills of younger school age children." Medicinski podmladak 72, no. 2 (2021): 34–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.5937/mp72-31878.

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Physical activity plays an important role in the motor and psychological development in a pediatric population. The maturation of human motor skills is gradual over the time. It depends on several factors, including but not limited to: individual differences, health condition, quality of neuromuscular structures and stimulating factors. Research included in this review shows that different types of physical activity, including aerobic training, strength training, dance, yoga, and walking programs, improve mood and mental health. Aerobic physical activity has the greatest effect on reducing the symptoms of anxiety and stress. Habits related to the physical activity, acquired in childhood, can be maintained in adulthood, which contributes to the better health and quality of life. Extensive literature indicates that regular physical activity encourages growth and development and has multiple benefits for the mental, physical, cognitive and psychosocial health of children. Children capacities for exercise change in accordance within defined developmental periods. Young children are active at short intervals and their capacity for continuous activity increases as they grow and mature. The health benefits of sporadic exercise at a younger age are not well established, stressing the short-term benefits of physical activity for some aspects of cognitive and mental health, indicating that maximum benefit can be achieved by frequent bouts of exercise during the day.

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Deegan, Deirdre, and Eileen McKiver. "Occupational Therapy embraces the National #Littlethings mental health and wellbeing campaign in Offaly via an Operation Transformation Programme." Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy 45, no. 2 (September 4, 2017): 123–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijot-06-2017-0019.

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Purpose In early 2015, an Occupational Therapy led Operation Transformation healthy eating and exercise programme produced results suggestive of the value and need to promote and integrate physical activity interventions into mental health services. Design/methodology/approach In all, 41 clients with various mental illness diagnoses participated in the eight-week Operation Transformation programme. The outcome measures involved weekly weigh-ins and an end of programme evaluation form. Findings The quantifiable benefits – a total weight loss of nine stone ten and a half pounds – were mirrored in equally impressive qualitative impacts. Participants’ feedback via anonymous evaluation forms, echoed the findings of the articles appraised in the literature, including improvements in mood and energy levels, better sleep and increased motivation. Practical implications The organisers will benefit from lessons learned in this first experience, including overcoming logistical and organisational difficulties experienced in enabling clients’ full participation. Originality/value The evidence base points to the successful benefits of physical activity in promoting positive mental health. Occupational Therapists have a unique opportunity to drive forward the message of promoting physical activity via meaningful occupations.

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Kállay, Éva. "Physical and Psychological Benefits of Written Emotional Expression." European Psychologist 20, no. 4 (October 2015): 242–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/1016-9040/a000231.

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Abstract. The last several decades have witnessed a substantial increase in the number of individuals suffering from both diagnosable and subsyndromal mental health problems. Consequently, the development of cost-effective treatment methods, accessible to large populations suffering from different forms of mental health problems, became imperative. A very promising intervention is the method of expressive writing (EW), which may be used in both clinically diagnosable cases and subthreshold symptomatology. This method, in which people express their feelings and thoughts related to stressful situations in writing, has been found to improve participants’ long-term psychological, physiological, behavioral, and social functioning. Based on a thorough analysis and synthesis of the published literature (also including most recent meta-analyses), the present paper presents the expressive writing method, its short- and long-term, intra-and interpersonal effects, different situations and conditions in which it has been proven to be effective, the most important mechanisms implied in the process of recovery, advantages, disadvantages, and possible pitfalls of the method, as well as variants of the original technique and future research directions.

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Doyle, CB, A. Khan, and NW Burton. "Knowledge of physical activity guidelines and mental health benefits among Emirati university students." Perspectives in Public Health 139, no. 6 (May 9, 2019): 316–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1757913919834060.

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Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess Emirati university students’ knowledge of physical activity guidelines and perceptions of the benefits of physical activity for mental health. Methods: A random sample ( n = 628) completed an online questionnaire assessing the recommended amount of physical activity for good health (min/week) and to what extent exercise can help improve wellbeing, and manage depression and anxiety/stress (5-point Likert-type scale). Results: Only 3% of respondents identified 150 min/week and less than half (39%) of the respondents reported an amount within the range of 150–300 min/week. Most respondents believed that physical activity could improve wellbeing (69%), and manage depression (71%) and anxiety/stress (74%). Females were more likely than males to view physical activity as a way to manage depression ( p = .003), and anxiety/stress ( p = .002). Conclusions: More work may be required to promote awareness of physical activity guidelines in this population, and males’ awareness of mental health benefits of physical activity.

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Mazyarkin, Z., T. Peleg, I. Golani, L. Sharony, I. Kremer, and A. Shamir. "Health benefits of a physical exercise program for inpatients with mental health; a pilot study." Journal of Psychiatric Research 113 (June 2019): 10–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2019.03.002.

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Roberts, Gary E. "Mental Health Benefits in New Jersey State and Local Government." Public Personnel Management 31, no. 2 (June 2002): 211–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/009102600203100207.

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Adequate mental health coverage is a key element of a comprehensive employee benefits package. The absence of adequate mental health coverage imposes significant costs on employees, their families, and our society as a whole and is a larger public health and safety issue. The focus of this study is to analyze mental health policies and coverage levels for New Jersey State government employees and a sample of New Jersey local governments. The results indicated an absence of parity between physical and mental health coverage for New Jersey state and local government employees. The most significant inequities include differential limits concerning the number of inpatient days and outpatient visits as well as patient contributions in terms of copay, coinsurance, and deductible provisions. A comprehensive mental health management model is proposed for adoption by state and local governments.

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Molcho, Michal, Aoife Gavin, and Devon Goodwin. "Levels of Physical Activity and Mental Health in Adolescents in Ireland." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 4 (February 10, 2021): 1713. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18041713.

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The benefits of physical activity for the physical health of individuals are well documented. Less is known about the benefits of physical activity for mental health. This paper explores the associations between physical activity and positive mental health and mental health problems. The paper utilises data collected from a representative sample of 10–17-year-old adolescents in Ireland. Physical activity in the study is measured using moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and vigorous physical activity (VPA). Mental health was measured using the Cantril Leader of Life Satisfaction, the WHO-5 index, Mental Health Inventory (MHI-5) and the Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) Symptom Checklist (HBSC-SCL). Data were analysed using bivariate (Pearson Correlation, t-test, one-way ANOVA) and multivariate (two-way ANOVA, ordinary least squares (OLS) regressions) analyses. In total, 8636 adolescents were included in this analysis. Higher participation in physical activity was associated with higher scores on the positive mental health indicators and lower scores on the mental health problems indicators. When modelled together, VPA was a stronger predictor of mental health than MVPA, especially in girls. For example, standardised beta coefficients for predicting MHI-5 were −0.09 for MVPA (p < 0.001) and −0.13 for VPA (p < 0.001) To our knowledge, this is the first study that looks at levels of physical activity as well as both positive mental health and mental health problems. The study highlights the need to encourage and enable adolescents, and especially girls, to participate in vigorous exercising as way of promoting positive mental health.

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Leirós-Rodríguez, Raquel, Anxela Soto-Rodríguez, Ignacio Pérez-Ribao, and José L. García-Soidán. "Comparisons of the Health Benefits of Strength Training, Aqua-Fitness, and Aerobic Exercise for the Elderly." Rehabilitation Research and Practice 2018 (June 19, 2018): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/5230971.

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Objective. To compare strength training, aqua-fitness, and aerobic exercise programs to discern the differences in the benefits achieved by each of the activities in older people. Design. Double-blind randomized trial. Setting. Controlled clinical environment. Participants. 108 people: 54 female paired with a male of the same age (average age of 65.5 ± 5.6 years). Interventions. Three exercise programs (aqua-fitness, aerobic exercise, and strength training) for six months. Main Outcome Measures. Body Mass Index, Senior Fitness Test (which evaluated functional fitness), and the SF-12 Health Survey. Results. Men showed greater positive changes in the aerobic exercise group for general self-perceived mental health, leg strength, and flexibility of legs and arms. The largest improvements in overall self-perceived physical health and upper limb strength were in the men of the strength training group. The women participants in the strength training group obtained greater benefits, especially in self-perceived mental and physical health and in the strength of the four limbs. Conclusions. To maximise benefits, older people, in general, may want to consider participating in aerobic activity. Furthermore, older women would benefit greatly, both emotionally and physically, from exercise that includes strength training.

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Nuzum, Hallie, Ariana Stickel, Maria Corona, Michelle Zeller, Rebecca J. Melrose, and Stacy Schantz Wilkins. "Potential Benefits of Physical Activity in MCI and Dementia." Behavioural Neurology 2020 (February 12, 2020): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/7807856.

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Physical activity improves overall health and reduces the risk of many negative health outcomes and may be effective in improving cognition, independent functioning, and psychological health in older adults. Given the evidence linking physical activity with improvements in various aspects of health and functioning, interventions exploring pathways for decreasing risk of dementia in those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and improving outcomes for those with dementia are of critical importance. The present review highlights the work examining physical activity interventions in order to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the potential benefits of physical activity for individuals experiencing cognitive decline. The primary focus is on aerobic exercise as this is the main intervention in the literature. Our review supports the thesis that physical activity can promote healthy aging in terms of cognition, independent functioning, and psychological health for individuals experiencing cognitive decline. Specifically, physical activity improves cognition, especially executive functioning and memory in MCI, independent functioning in MCI and dementia, and psychological health in dementia. Given that benefits of physical activity have been observed across these domains, such interventions provide an avenue for preventing decline and/or mitigating impairment across several domains of functioning in older adults with MCI or dementia and may be recommended (and adjusted) for patients across a range of settings, including medical and mental health settings. Further implications for clinical intervention and future directions for research are discussed.

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Robinson, Patrick Gordon, Charlie Foster, and Andrew Murray. "Public health considerations regarding golf during the COVID-19 pandemic: a narrative review." BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine 7, no. 1 (April 2021): e001089. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2021-001089.

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BackgroundGolf is a sport played worldwide by >60 million people from a variety of backgrounds and abilities. Golf’s contribution to physical and mental health benefits are becoming increasingly recognised. Countries have adopted a range of restrictions to playing golf during the COVID-19 pandemic.AimsThe purpose of this narrative review was to (1) explore the literature related to the possible health benefits and risks of playing golf during the COVID-19 pandemic and (2) provide recommendations on golf-related activity from the relevant available literature.ResultsGolf can provide health-enhancing physical activity. Regular physical activity is associated with physical/mental health, immune system and longevity benefits. Sense of belonging and life satisfaction significantly improved when golfing restrictions were relaxed after the first lockdown in the UK. Golf is an outdoor sport, where social distancing is possible, and if rules are followed, risk of COVID-19 transmission is likely to be low.ConclusionsPolicy-makers and governing bodies should support the promotion of golf because participation brings wide ranging benefits for physical health and mental well-being. When effective risk reduction measures are used, the benefits of playing golf in most circumstances outweigh the risk of transmission.

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Jorm, A. F. "Mental health literacy." British Journal of Psychiatry 177, no. 5 (November 2000): 396–401. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjp.177.5.396.

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BackgroundAlthough the benefits of public knowledge of physical diseases are widely accepted, knowledge about mental disorders (mental health literacy) has been comparatively neglected.AimsTo introduce the concept of mental health literacy to a wider audience, to bring together diverse research relevant to the topic and to identify gaps in the area.MethodA narrative review within a conceptual framework.ResultsMany members of the public cannot recognise specific disorders or different types of psychological distress. They differ from mental health experts in their beliefs about the causes of mental disorders and the most effective treatments. Attitudes which hinder recognition and appropriate help-seeking are common. Much of the mental health information most readily available to the public is misleading. However, there is some evidence that mental health literacy can be improved.ConclusionsIf the public's mental health literacy is not improved, this may hinder public acceptance of evidence-based mental health care. Also, many people with common mental disorders may be denied effective self-help and may not receive appropriate support from others in the community.

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Kim, Yongseop, Junhyoung Kim, Dongchul Seo, and Sua Han. "HEALTH BENEFITS OF TAEKWONDO INTERVENTION IN OLDER ADULTS LIVING IN NURSING HOMES." Innovation in Aging 6, Supplement_1 (November 1, 2022): 713–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igac059.2607.

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Abstract Physical inactivity is prevalent among nursing home residents, and it contributes to loss of lower body muscle mass, which raises the risk of falling for the older adult population. Accumulative evidence shows that engaging in leisure-time physical activity improves physical functions, mental health, and cognitive capacities and provides social benefits in older adults. Taekwondo, a form of Korean traditional martial arts, has the potential to improve the health benefits among nursing home residents in the United States. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore the health advantages for nursing home residents of participation in a Taekwondo program modified to accommodate their physical and cognitive conditions. An observational research method was incorporated to explore the health benefits of Taekwondo. 10 prospective participants (5 females, 5 males; mean age = 80 years) from the local nursing home facility participated in in-depth semi-structured interviews. The researchers employed Strauss and Corbin's (1998) grand-tour and mini-tour question strategies, as well as Creswell's (2009) five phases of data gathering and analysis. The constant comparative approach was utilized to analyze the data in this study. As a consequence of participating in Taekwondo, four key themes were recognized as health benefits: (a) supporting mental health, (b) increasing physical functions, (c) stimulating cognitive capacities, and (d) facilitating healthy social connection. The findings of this study suggest that Taekwondo might be utilized as a therapeutic intervention to improve physical activity and reduce the negative psychological effects of nursing home confinement.

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Penedo, Frank J., and Jason R. Dahn. "Exercise and well-being: a review of mental and physical health benefits associated with physical activity." Current Opinion in Psychiatry 18, no. 2 (March 2005): 189–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00001504-200503000-00013.

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Maggisano, Melinda, Azusa Maeda, Allan Okrainec, Susan Wnuk, Sanjeev Sockalingam, and Timothy Jackson. "Physical activity and its association with psychosocial health following bariatric surgery." Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism 44, no. 12 (December 2019): 1379–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2019-0040.

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Physical activity (PA) helps sustain weight loss and may also provide psychological benefits in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Using a set of questionnaires, we demonstrated that bariatric patients with increased level of PA at 1-year follow-up had better psychosocial outcomes including depressive symptoms and mental health-related quality of life compared with those who had reduced or unchanged level of PA. Our findings indicate the benefit of incorporating PA in the postoperative care for bariatric patients. Novelty Postoperative behavioural change in terms of physical activity improves psychosocial health in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

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Thomsen, Jennifer Marie, Robert B. Powell, and Christopher Monz. "A Systematic Review of the Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Wildland Recreation." Journal of Park and Recreation Administration 36, no. 1 (2018): 123–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.18666/jpra-2018-v36-i1-8095.

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Shah, Prachi, Eleni Stroulia, Sue Ross, and Beate Sydora. "Developing an app to provide physical and mental health benefits for menopausal women." Alberta Academic Review 2, no. 3 (October 15, 2019): 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.29173/aar94.

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Background: Menopause is the end of a women’s menstrual cycle and reproductive years. For some women the transition is without major problems; others struggle with various psychological and physical symptoms. Regular walking exercise can be an easy way to maintain physical and mental health. Previous focus groups revealed that women enjoy and want the social aspect of walking groups. Objectives: The goal of this study is to test use and effectiveness of a walking app platform specific for menopausal women that allows them to connect with each other to schedule walks in Edmonton, and track the effect of walking on their symptom changes. Methods: Women will be recruited from the Edmonton Menopause clinics and by word of mouth. Interested and consented women receive login information to use the app to schedule and sign-up for walks. Women will complete menopause-specific QOL and symptom questionnaires at their first login and will be prompted to complete them monthly thereafter. Women will also be asked to record their walking durations and intensities. Participating women will be invited to focus groups to discuss their experience using the app. Descriptive statistics will be applied to analyze data collected at the backend from questionnaires and surveys, and qualitative content analysis will be applied to analyze the audio-recorded focus groups. Results: A prototypic online application has been created including a user manual. Access is restricted and all potential participants will be screened after their first login by the research team prior to gaining full access. Women will then be able to use the app features for schedules and surveys. Data collected at the back end by the researchers will determine the use and effectiveness of the app and explore the impact of social walking on menopause symptom changes. Conclusion: This is the first social platform of this kind created specifically for menopausal women. Ultimately we hope that this platform will empower women to seek lifestyle changes such as walking exercises and connect with each other on the communality of menopause. Testing the use and effectiveness of the app will help us to improve and further develop the app.

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Smith, Angela M., Emily C. Willroth, Arasteh Gatchpazian, Amanda J. Shallcross, Matthew Feinberg, and Brett Q. Ford. "Coping With Health Threats: The Costs and Benefits of Managing Emotions." Psychological Science 32, no. 7 (June 18, 2021): 1011–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/09567976211024260.

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How people respond to health threats can influence their own health and, when people are facing communal risks, even their community’s health. We propose that people commonly respond to health threats by managing their emotions with cognitive strategies such as reappraisal, which can reduce fear and protect mental health. However, because fear can also motivate health behaviors, reducing fear may also jeopardize health behaviors. In two diverse U.S. samples ( N = 1,241) tracked across 3 months, sequential and cross-lagged panel mediation models indicated that reappraisal predicted lower fear about an ongoing health threat (COVID-19) and, in turn, better mental health but fewer recommended physical health behaviors. This trade-off was not inevitable, however: The use of reappraisal to increase socially oriented positive emotions predicted better mental health without jeopardizing physical health behaviors. Examining the costs and benefits of how people cope with health threats is essential for promoting better health outcomes for individuals and communities.

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Yoke Ting, Hiew, and Azizi Bahauddin. "The impact of blue space in the interior on mental health." ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur 7, no. 1 (April 1, 2022): 53–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.30822/arteks.v7i1.1186.

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Human beings are connected inextricably with nature that can influence our mental and physical well-being. People nowadays working in the hustle and bustle city has a low connection with nature, resulted in humankind suffering from mental illness. Connection to nature is essential for human beings to keep a healthy mind. This study mainly concentrates on the impact of blue space in the interior on mental health. In this research, previous studies are analyzed to understand the theory behind the blue space on how water benefits humans. Moreover, the researcher identifies thirty pieces of literature about water and health. The literature review is categorized into sensual perception (visual, sound, or music and sense of water) and the impact of blue space (emotional benefits, stress relief, direct health benefits) to reveal the idea of how the blue space benefits people. This paper is carried out through qualitative methods. Research shows intervention evidence of the visuals, sounds, and sense of water impact our health in the interior. The findings indicate the function of blue space in the interior on mental health. These findings help in a better understanding of the impact of water sounds in the interior on mental health.

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Partridge, Jan. "The psychological benefits of allotment gardening." Clinical Psychology Forum 1, no. 211 (July 2010): 38–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.53841/bpscpf.2010.1.211.38.

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Recent interest in the value of ‘green therapy’ has suggested that activities such as allotment gardening can have a significant effect on people’s mental and physical health. The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship of allotment gardening and health.

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Jaber, J., J. Verissimo, J. Cardozo, A. Halabi, S. Carvalho, A. Hollanda, and B. Reys. "The benefits of physical activities in patients with dual diagnosis." European Psychiatry 41, S1 (April 2017): S736. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.1351.

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IntroductionThe work describes the benefits of physical activities in patients with dual diagnosis in a psychiatric clinic of Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil.ObjectivesPresent the benefits of physical activities inside the hospital space. Evaluate the impact of the introduction of regular physical activity practice in patients having dual diagnosis in hospitalization environment.AimsDemonstrates the decrease of the resistance to treatment in hospitalization regime, the behavioral and social improvement of patients, as well as the physical and mental capacities and the wellness promotion during and after the treatment.MethodsForty-five patients carrying the dual diagnosis, hospitalized in the clinic for the period of 1 year, were monitored. All the patients were assessed by a general practitioner, a psychiatrist and a physiotherapist, before starting the physical activity, being the classification of mental disorders ICD-10 used for the diagnosis. The patients were treated with psychotropics, according to the diagnosis and the signs and symptoms presented. The therapeutic project offered physical and psychological treatment, promoting the recovery possibility through aerobic and anaerobic ludic physical activities inside the therapeutic environment.ResultsAll the patients presented improvement in the physical and mental capacities and in socializing. In the physical activities, the patients participated respecting their limitations, respecting the next and having a higher body perception.ConclusionsThrough the development of the activities, the patients demonstrated excellent involvement and interaction with the treatment, favoring their psychological and behavioral recovery and impacting positively their response to the treatment of various mental disorders.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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Salt, Vicky, and Ciaran Osborne. "Mental health, smoking and poverty: benefits of supporting smokers to quit." BJPsych Bulletin 44, no. 5 (August 27, 2020): 213–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjb.2020.88.

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Smoking rates among people with common mental health conditions remain around 50% higher than those in the wider population; this is a significant cause of the 10–20-year reduced life expectancy of people with mental health conditions. However, the effects of smoking go far beyond physical health. Research estimates that smokers with mental health conditions could be spending as much as £2200 a year on tobacco, pushing an estimated 130 000 people with a common mental disorder into poverty. The Government has set a target for England to be smokefree by 2030; however, without a dramatic increase in support, smokers with mental health conditions risk being left behind. Action on Smoking and Health provides the secretariat for the Mental Health & Smoking Partnership. The Partnership aims to reduce the inequality in smoking rates between people with mental health conditions and the wider population. It brings together Royal Colleges, third-sector organisations, trade unions and academia to review progress and highlight areas for further action.

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Henry, Heather. "Singing for lung health for children with asthma." Independent Nurse 2020, no. 6 (June 2, 2020): 20–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/indn.2020.6.20.

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Cocca, Armando, Francisco Espino Verdugo, Luis Tomás Ródenas Cuenca, and Michaela Cocca. "Effect of a Game-Based Physical Education Program on Physical Fitness and Mental Health in Elementary School Children." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 13 (July 7, 2020): 4883. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17134883.

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Promotion of healthy active behaviors should start from early ages, as behaviors learned in youth are more likely to endure. A fundamental body of research in this field focuses on the implementation of programs within physical education (PE), thanks to its favorable characteristics. However, traditional PE based on exercise training and controlling styles seems to have weaker association with students’ health benefits. For this reason, the aim of this study was to assess the effects of a game-based PE program on physical fitness and psychological health in schoolchildren aged 10 to 12 years old. A total of 252 students were distributed in experimental (EG, games-centered activities) and control (CG, traditional exercise training activities) groups. The program lasted 6 months. Health-related physical fitness components, psychological wellbeing, self-esteem, stress, and anxiety were assessed before and after the treatment. Both groups increased physical fitness at post-test; however, cardiorespiratory fitness did not improve. No differences were found between the groups at post-test. Our results show that games may be as effective as traditional training methods; yet, they suggest that PE alone may be insufficient for obtaining substantive benefits in cardiorespiratory fitness, regardless of the type of task presented.

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Keesling, Madison K., and Anne E. Mathews. "Guide to Tracking Physical Activity." EDIS 2016, no. 6 (August 15, 2016): 3. http://dx.doi.org/10.32473/edis-fs283-2016.

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Being physically active is fun, has many physical and mental health benefits, and can help maintain a healthy weight. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults be purposefully active for at least 150 minutes per week for overall health and wellness. One proven strategy to make sure you reach your activity goal is to track your energy expenditure. This 3-page fact sheet explains the different free and low cost cell phone apps, websites, and portable devices available for tracking physical activity. Written by Madison K. Keesling and Anne E. Mathews, and published by the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, August 2016.

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Aggarwal, Rashmi. "Health Benefits of Integrating Physical Activity into Our Day-to-Day Lives." Journal of Social Health and Diabetes 06, no. 02 (November 12, 2018): 063–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1675669.

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AbstractIn the 21st century it is the sedentary lifestyle that is responsible for causation of the dual epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Incorporating physical activity into our daily lives will not only improve our physical health but also enhance our mental and neurocognitive functions. Regular physical activity reduces the risks of developing metabolic derangements such as overweight, hypertension, different types of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, osteoporosis, and certain types of organ-specific cancers.

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Kulkarni, Kshama, Tejashwini Hiremath, Shreyas Swamidas, and Kotturshetti I.B. "AN OVERVIEW ON YOGA ALONGSIDE ITS BENEFITS IN MENARCHE AND MENOPAUSE." International Ayurvedic Medical Journal 9, no. 9 (October 15, 2021): 2225–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.46607/iamj4709092021.

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Menarche and Menopause are two important milestones of a women’s life. Menarche is the first menstrual period and menopause is the complete cessation of the menstrual cycle. These milestones are universal and show a mark of the beginning and end of a woman’s reproductive phase. From menarche to menopause, a woman’s body undergoes a lot of physical, physiological, and psychological transformations. This physical and mental health can be restored through noninvasive methods i.e. Yoga. Yoga plays the role of a healer for a new set of physical and mental changes in women. The most common Yoga practices are Asana (postures), Pranayama (breath regulation) and Dhyana (meditation). Therefore, Yoga has been considered as a therapeutic tool to achieve positive health and to cure diseases. The exact mechanism of how yoga helps in various disorders is not known. There may be neuro-hormonal pathways with a selective effect in each pathological situation. The integrated approach of Yoga is effective in managing the healthy menstruation and menopausal symptoms and overall health of women. Keywords: Menstruation, Menopause, Yoga, Pranayama

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Wong, Bonny Yee-Man, Tai-Hing Lam, Agnes Yuen-Kwan Lai, Man Ping Wang, and Sai-Yin Ho. "Perceived Benefits and Harms of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Family Well-Being and Their Sociodemographic Disparities in Hong Kong: A Cross-Sectional Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 3 (January 29, 2021): 1217. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18031217.

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We assessed the perceived benefits and harms of COVID-19 on family and their associations with sociodemographic factors in Chinese adults in Hong Kong. We conducted an online population-based survey and collected 4891 responses in 6 days. Prevalence estimates were weighted by sex, age, and education of the general population, and associations were analyzed using logistic regression. Our results showed both perceived benefits: 19.0% for family physical health, 7.2% family mental health, and 13.5% family relationships; and harms: 2.3% for family physical health, 37.9% family mental health, 18.6% family relationships, and 37.8% decreased family income. More female or older respondents reported perceived benefits but fewer of them reported perceived harms. More respondents with higher than lower socioeconomic scores (SES) reported perceived benefits on family physical and mental health and family relationships, but more respondents with lower than higher SES reported perceived harm on family income. As the pandemic continues with uncertainties, further studies on the dynamics of benefits and harms are needed. Urgent and additional assistance to underprivileged families and at-risk individuals are needed to reduce the inequities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Christiana, Richard W., Gina M. Besenyi, Jeanette Gustat, Teresa H. Horton, Teresa L. Penbrooke, and Courtney L. Schultz. "A Scoping Review of the Health Benefits of Nature-Based Physical Activity." Journal of Healthy Eating and Active Living 1, no. 3 (September 23, 2021): 142–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.51250/jheal.v1i3.25.

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The health benefits of physical activity and spending time in nature are well established. However, children and adults in the United States are not participating in sufficient levels of physical activity and are not spending much time outdoors. Recently, increased access to nature for the health and wellness of all populations has seen growing public health attention, though a specific focus on nature-based physical activity has been limited. The purpose of this scoping review is to operationalize the health benefits of nature-based physical activity to provide guidance to program administrators, advocates, and researchers for nature-based physical activity to facilitate collaborations. Peer-reviewed literature was searched in PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, and Google Scholar as well as in published reviews of the literature. The literature was divided into three categories of: 1) amount and location of nature-based components and physical activity; 2) added health benefits of exposure to nature-based components and physical activity; and 3) nature-based components and physical activity effect on non-white, marginalized, and vulnerable populations. This review supports and encourages multiple strategies to increase nature-based physical activity as this provides even greater benefit to health and wellness than exposure to nature or physical activity alone. Although many of the physical and mental health benefits of nature and physical activity are well established, additional research is needed to better understand the relationship between exposure to nature and nature-based physical activity. However, the existing information justifies the promotion of nature-based physical activities in public health initiatives.

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Abu Zahrin, Syaidatun Nazirah, Mohamad Mohsin Mohamad Said, Amirah Izzati Mohd Iskandar Sandakumaran, and Asiah Sofiyyah Khan Zubair Khan. "The Benefit of Cupping (Hijamah) to Post-Vaccination Mental & Physical Health." Journal of KATHA 17, no. 1 (December 31, 2021): 20–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.22452/katha.vol17no1.2.

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The Muslims have been challenged significantly during the pandemic, both mentally and physically. Staying safe and healthy have been a great concern of all throughout the world. The prophetic ways of life have been fundamental examples in how we could go about in dealing with the disastrous effects of the pandemic, and also the AEFI (Adverse Effect Following Immunizations) that could affect some individuals in various ways. The purpose of this study is to promote the benefits of cupping (hijamah) as one of the ways in dealing with the AEFI that may cause blockage in the brain, heart attacks and sudden death. Cupping therapy (CT) is used in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and is prevalent in Muslim communities where it is a recommended sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH. Cupping has been studied tremendously and proven to improve one’s health conditions related to high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterols, knee and joint pains, asthma, acne, migraine, respiratory problems and other medical issues. Cupping is also proven to be able to help improve one’s mental and physical health when affected by COVID- 19 or other diseases that increase dramatically during this pandemic. Finally, some challenges and their implications are discussed with recommendations.

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Daigle, Leah E., Wendy P. Guastaferro, and Andia Azimi. "Victims’ Compensation as a Tool of Therapeutic Justice: Examining the Physical and Mental Health Needs of Victim Compensation Applicants and the Role of Health in Receiving Compensation." Violence and Victims 31, no. 5 (2016): 837–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.vv-d-14-00037.

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Objective: Victims’ compensation programs are positioned to serve an important therapeutic role. Their use by persons with physical and mental health problems has not been investigated. This study evaluates the extent to which applicants have physical and mental health needs and whether receiving compensation is related to these needs. Methods: Data were part of a larger study designed to assess satisfaction with victim compensation in Georgia. The sample included 500 victim compensation applicants. Individuals were surveyed about their experiences applying for compensation as well as their current well-being. Descriptive and multivariate analyses investigated the link between physical and mental health problems and denial of victim compensation. Results: Applicants for crime victim compensation in Georgia experienced a range of physical and mental health problems. Almost half of applicants had been diagnosed with a mental health condition, and 60% had been diagnosed with at least 1 physical health condition. Co-occurring disorders were common. In addition, being denied compensation was significantly related to having a mental health condition and to the number of diagnosed mental health conditions. Conclusions: Crime victim applicants have clear physical and mental health needs. Being denied compensation benefits is related to having a mental health disorder. These results suggest that victim compensation programs can be an intervention point for victims and their families for either receipt of direct service or referral to needed services. In addition, changes in program administration may need to be made to alleviate disparity in award benefit related to mental health status.

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Horváthová, Silvia, and Iveta Petríková Rosinová. "ISSUE OF YOGA ON PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH." CBU International Conference Proceedings 4 (September 16, 2016): 689–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.12955/cbup.v4.833.

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The effect of yoga on human health has long term interest. In this regard, we view the effect on physical health, not only mental, in terms of the sensory input. This paper attempts to present a position on whether yoga affects human health status and limits an increase in lifestyle diseases. In this work, we collect data and use inductive reasoning methods with the aim of generalizing conclusions. Our findings indicate the effect of yoga, not only on mental health, but also in terms of physical health, in particular in reducing obesity. It is concluded that to find a completely healthy person is rare, but with various relaxation techniques of yoga, one can eliminate a variety of ailments and benefit overall in health.

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Kwiatkowski, Stefan T., and Renata Nowakowska-Siuta. "Relationship between religiousness and mental health." Studia z Teorii Wychowania XII, no. 4 (37) (December 15, 2021): 9–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0015.6015.

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The article presents considerations focused on the broadly understood relationship between religiousness/spirituality and health - primarily mental health, although issues related to physical health were also discussed. It addresses, among others, the issue of potential benefits resulting from participation in religious practices - in this context, particular emphasis was placed on the sphere of social relations and social support that can be obtained from other members of the religious community, which can be perceived as a factor that may play a key role in the process of coping with various life difficulties and the resulting stress. The final part of the article presents the potential mechanisms underlying the relationship between religiousness/spirituality and health.

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Malm, Christer, Johan Jakobsson, and Andreas Isaksson. "Physical Activity and Sports—Real Health Benefits: A Review with Insight into the Public Health of Sweden." Sports 7, no. 5 (May 23, 2019): 127. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/sports7050127.

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Positive effects from sports are achieved primarily through physical activity, but secondary effects bring health benefits such as psychosocial and personal development and less alcohol consumption. Negative effects, such as the risk of failure, injuries, eating disorders, and burnout, are also apparent. Because physical activity is increasingly conducted in an organized manner, sport’s role in society has become increasingly important over the years, not only for the individual but also for public health. In this paper, we intend to describe sport’s physiological and psychosocial health benefits, stemming both from physical activity and from sport participation per se. This narrative review summarizes research and presents health-related data from Swedish authorities. It is discussed that our daily lives are becoming less physically active, while organized exercise and training increases. Average energy intake is increasing, creating an energy surplus, and thus, we are seeing an increasing number of people who are overweight, which is a strong contributor to health problems. Physical activity and exercise have significant positive effects in preventing or alleviating mental illness, including depressive symptoms and anxiety- or stress-related disease. In conclusion, sports can be evolving, if personal capacities, social situation, and biological and psychological maturation are taken into account. Evidence suggests a dose–response relationship such that being active, even to a modest level, is superior to being inactive or sedentary. Recommendations for healthy sports are summarized.

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