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Physical Activity for Cognitive and Mental Health in Youth: A Systematic Review of Mechanisms
PEDIATRICS · 2016 · Vol. 138(3)
David R. Lubans✉(University of Newcastle Australia)Justin Richards(The University of Sydney)Charles H. Hillman(University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)Guy Faulkner(University of British Columbia)Mark R. Beauchamp(University of British Columbia)Michael Nilsson(Hunter Medical Research Institute)Paul Kelly(University of Edinburgh)Jordan Smith(University of Newcastle Australia)Lauren B. Raine(University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)Stuart Biddle(Victoria University)
Abstract
The strongest evidence was found for improvements in physical self-perceptions, which accompanied enhanced self-esteem in the majority of studies measuring these outcomes. Few studies examined neurobiological and behavioral mechanisms, and we were unable to draw conclusions regarding their role in enhancing cognitive and mental health.
Physical Activity and HealthBehavioral Health and InterventionsObesity, Physical Activity, DietPsycINFOPsychosocialMedicineCognitionMental healthPsychological interventionMEDLINEClinical psychologyFacilitatorIntervention (counseling)
MeSH terms
Self-ControlAdolescentAffectChildCognitionHumansMental HealthQuality of LifeSelf ConceptExercise
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