March 3, 2026Open Access

Differential impacts of job-related vs leisure-related physical activity on depressive and cognitive function among middle-aged and elderly adults

Key Points

Leisure-related physical activity mitigates depressive symptoms and boosts cognitive health in older adults.
Job-related physical activity is associated with exacerbating depressive symptoms and cognitive impairment.
Observational analysis highlights the importance of promoting leisure-related physical activity in mental well-being interventions.
These findings support targeted interventions to enhance mental health for the elderly through structured leisure activities.

Abstract

JVPA exacerbates depressive symptoms and cognitive impairment, whereas EMPA mitigates depression and supports cognitive health. Targeted interventions promoting leisure-related PA may enhance mental and cognitive well-being in older adults.

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Zhao et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75d75c6e9836116a27856 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v16.i2.112235

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