3 papers2 findings
Depressive symptoms
downin humans1
Physical capacity decreases depressive symptoms in humans (P = 0.001 and P < 0.001).
“Compared with the 'can't do, don't do' group, participants in the 'can do, do do' (P = 0.001) and 'can do, don't do' (P < 0.001) quadrants had significantly lower depressive symptom levels at baseline.”
Humanscompared with can't do, don't do group
Journal of global health26 Mar 2026
Mental health
upin humans1
Physical capacity is associated with mental health in humans.
“Preserved PC is associated with a more favourable mental health status in middle-aged and older adults, including those with low PA.”
Humansincluding those with low PA
Journal of global health26 Mar 2026
An observational study of 953 women in the Philippines linked two inflammation measures to poorer physical and cognitive function and new diabetes and hypertension seven…An observational study of 953 women in the Philippines linked two inflammation measures to poorer physical and cognitive function and new diabetes and hypertension seven years later.
In prefrail and frail adults, top-quartile cardiorespiratory fitness was tied to lower odds of cognitive impairment (OR 0.15) versus the lowest quartile.In prefrail and frail adults, top-quartile cardiorespiratory fitness was tied to lower odds of cognitive impairment (OR 0.15) versus the lowest quartile.