Low physical activity as a key differentiating factor in the potential high ‐risk profile for depressive symptoms in older adults

ConclusionsThe present study provided a potential high‐risk profile for depressive symptoms among elderly community‐dwelling individuals, which included low levels functional performance combined with low levels of PA. Including PA in medical screening of the elderly may aid in identification of potential high‐risk individuals for depressive symptoms.

Source: Depression and Anxiety - May 10, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sofie Holmquist, Sabina Mattsson, Ingrid Schele, Peter Nordstr öm, Anna Nordström Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research