Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Mental Health Symptoms and Disorders

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Department of Physical Education, School of Technology and Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Presidente Prudente, Sao Paulo 19060-900, Brazil
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Interests: mental disorders; psychological well-being; physical activity; sedentary behavior; depression; anxiety disorders; bipolar disorder; schizophrenia
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Dear Colleagues,

The rates of mental health symptoms (e.g., depression symptoms and anxiety symptoms) and mental disorders (e.g., major depression disorder and bipolar disorder) appear to be increasing among the younger generations in elite sport. Furthermore, mental disorders affect almost 30% of individuals across their lifespan and are among the largest contributors to the global burden of disease. Despite many advances in pharmacological and psychotherapy treatments for a range of mental disorders, there remains a substantial proportion of individuals who do not achieve remission from standard treatment. Physical activity, nutrition, and sleep are all widely regarded as fundamental aspects of human health, for both the body and the brain, and could be an important strategy to prevent and improve mental health in different populations (children, adult, elderly) and conditions (sedentary, trained, athletes).

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Prof. Dr. Fabricio Eduardo Rossi
Dr. Lucas Melo Neves
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Keywords

  • physical activity
  • sedentary behavior
  • exercise
  • nutrition
  • diet
  • sleep
  • sports
  • athletes
  • mental disorders
  • mental health symptoms
  • psychological well-being
  • major depression disorders
  • anxiety disorders
  • bipolar disorders
  • schizophrenia

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Physical Exercise Prevents the Cognitive Decline among Older Adults in Romania
by Andrei Ciobica, Romeo Dobrin, Alin Iordache, Ioannis Mavroudis, Cezar Honceriu, Antoneta Dacia Petroaie, Veronica Bild, Alexandru Vasincu, Răzvan-Nicolae Rusu, Alin Ciobica and Walther Bild
Healthcare 2024, 12(17), 1791; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12171791 - 7 Sep 2024
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Cognitive decline is one of the most important challenges related to the aging process, due to its important impact on individuals. Several studies have reported that physical exercise with a specific intensity and frequency is beneficial for maintaining cognitive health in the ageing [...] Read more.
Cognitive decline is one of the most important challenges related to the aging process, due to its important impact on individuals. Several studies have reported that physical exercise with a specific intensity and frequency is beneficial for maintaining cognitive health in the ageing population. The present study investigated the impact of general physical exercise on cognitive health in the older population in Romania. The study involved 60 individuals (60% male, 40% female), with a mean age of 60.78 years (SD = 2.97). The Health Interview Survey and The Minnesota Heart Survey assessed exercise frequency and intensity, while the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) determined mild cognitive impairment (MCI) levels. The results of the statistical analysis showed that high-intensity physical exercise at a frequency of three to four times a week at the age of 40–50 years is recommended in order to significantly reduce cognitive decline. In addition, for the age of 60 years old, the results established that engaging in physical activities of a moderate intensity with a frequency of 2–3 times per month is sufficient to maintain healthy cognition. The findings suggest that exercise can serve as a behavioral intervention to mitigate cognitive dysfunction and complement past research on its cognitive health advantages. Full article
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Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on the Body Composition and Physical Performance of Athletes: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression
by Bruno Viana Rosa, Alberto Jimenez Maldonado, Ayrton Oliveira de Araújo, Lucas Melo Neves and Fabricio Eduardo Rossi
Healthcare 2023, 11(16), 2319; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11162319 - 17 Aug 2023
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Sporting events were cancelled, and sports training was banned to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These changes during the COVID-19 pandemic decreased the physical activity levels, increased sedentary time, and also impaired the mental health of elite and sub-elite athletes. The impact on [...] Read more.
Sporting events were cancelled, and sports training was banned to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These changes during the COVID-19 pandemic decreased the physical activity levels, increased sedentary time, and also impaired the mental health of elite and sub-elite athletes. The impact on body composition and physical performance is not clear, however, especially considering a systematic review with meta-analysis. Thus, our objective was to conduct a review in accordance with the PRISMA Statement studies published in scientific journals (PubMed, Web of Science, or Scopus databases) that investigated the effect that social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic had on the physical performance (muscle power, cardiorespiratory capacity, and sprint) or body composition (body weight, percentage of fat, fat mass, and fat-free mass) of athletes. Data from 24 studies indicate that, throughout the global lockdown, the athletes maintained muscle power, cardiorespiratory capacity, and sprint, and prevented significant changes in fat mass and fat-free mass. However, the total body weight (meta-analysis with 18 studies), showed a significant increase (p = 0.006), with a small ES = 0.12; 95% CI = 0.04 to 0.21. Furthermore, the time of follow-up, level of training, and the age of the athletes were possible moderators of these effects. The data reinforce the importance of general strength and endurance exercises sessions to maintain physical fitness during non-competitive periods or due to the mandatory lockdown. Full article
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