July 10, 2023JAMA Network Open64 citationsOpen Access
Physical Activity Dose and Depression in a Cohort of Older Adults in The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing
Structured PICO
Does moderate to vigorous physical activity reduce the risk of depression in older adults?
P
Population
Older adults in The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing
I
Intervention
Moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA)
O
Outcome
Depression risk (AIRR reductions)patient reported
Moderate to vigorous physical activity doses below current recommendations provide significant antidepressant benefits in older adults.
Abstract
In this cohort study of older adults, significant antidepressant benefits were noted for MVPA doses below current recommendations for overall health, although greater doses were associated with larger AIRR reductions. It may be useful for public health interventions to investigate the achievability of lower physical activity thresholds among older adults with and without chronic illness to reduce the risk of depression.