The effects of regular physical activity on anxiety symptoms in healthy older adults: a systematic review

The effects of regular physical activity on anxiety symptoms in healthy older adults: a systematic review

Objective: Anxiety symptoms are common in older adults with or without anxiety disorders. Pharmacological options may be limited for these patients. Alternative treatments, such as physical activity (PA), are often indicated, although few trials have evaluated their efficacy. The aim of this review...

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Main Authors:	Marina D. Mochcovitch, Andréa C. Deslandes, Raphael C. Freire, Rafael F. Garcia, Antonio E. Nardi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria (ABP)
Series:	Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry
Subjects:	Physical exercise anxiety aged
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-44462016000300255&lng=en&tlng=en

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