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BDNF Val66Met Polymorphism as a Moderator of Exercise Enhancement of Smoking Cessation Treatment in Anxiety Vulnerable Adults
Conclusions We found that the efficacy of exercise for augmenting smoking cessation treatment is intensified among high-anxiety sensitive smokers who are Val/Val carriers. This observation is consistent with findings documenting BDNF mediation of exercise benefits and greater negative affect among smokers who are Val/Val carriers. These data encourage further evaluation of the association between the BDNF polymorphism, exercise, anxiety sensitivity, and smoking cessation. (Source: Mental Health and Physical Activity)
Source: Mental Health and Physical Activity - January 12, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Preferences for Exercise as a Treatment for Depression
Conclusion The majority of those with depression have interest in an exercise for depression program, but symptoms of depression are seen as significant barriers. Future studies should use these results to design exercise for depression programs. The variability and gender differences in our results suggest that flexible programs may be needed. (Source: Mental Health and Physical Activity)
Source: Mental Health and Physical Activity - December 25, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Associations between physical activity, television viewing and postnatal depressive symptoms amongst healthy primiparous mothers
Conclusions Postnatal depressive symptoms may not be related to PA and television viewing in the same way that these behaviours predict depressive symptoms in the general population. Further investigation of the specific domains of PA, as well as different types/contexts of SB and their respective associations with postnatal depressive symptoms is warranted in order to better inform development of targeted interventions aimed at enhancing postnatal mental health. (Source: Mental Health and Physical Activity)
Source: Mental Health and Physical Activity - December 24, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Do aerobic fitness and self-reported fitness in adolescence differently predict body image in young adulthood? An eight year follow-up study
Conclusion Objectively measured fitness in adolescence is an independent predictor of body image in young adulthood, whereas self-reported fitness is not. Strong fitness in adolescence is important for a healthy body image later in life. (Source: Mental Health and Physical Activity)
Source: Mental Health and Physical Activity - December 15, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Lower Cardiorespiratory Fitness is Associated with Greater Reduction in PTSD Symptoms and Anxiety Sensitivity Following Aerobic Exercise
Publication date: Available online 19 November 2015 Source:Mental Health and Physical Activity Author(s): Daniel M. LeBouthillier, Matthew G. Fetzner, Gordon J.G. Asmundson A well-established body of literature supports the role of physical activity in maintaining mental health. Conversely, lack of physical activity has been associated with adverse mental health outcomes, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and high anxiety sensitivity. Emerging research has investigated and found promising support for aerobic exercise in reducing symptoms of PTSD and anxiety sensitivity through exposure to feared bodily...
Source: Mental Health and Physical Activity - November 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research