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Exercise (Physical Activity), Mental Health and Mental Ability How does physical activity relate to mental health? Physically active people tend to have better mental health, according to the 1996 U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health. Compared with inactive people, the physically active had higher scores for positive self-concept, more self-esteem and more positive "moods" and "affects." These findings seem similar in both young people and adults. Physical activity has also been used to treat mental health problems such as depression. How does physical activity relate to mental ability? More-active people also seem to score higher on perceived ability to perform activities of daily living, physical well-being and other measures related to quality of life. A few studies even suggest that more-active lifestyles may be linked with higher levels of alertness and mental ability, including the ability to learn. Related AHA publications:
AHA Scientific Statements: Exercise See also: Exercise (Physical Activity) Exercise (Physical Activity) and Children Exercise (Physical Activity) for Older People and Those With Disabilities National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity Obesity and Overweight Overweight in Children Resting Heart Rate Risk Factors and Coronary Heart Disease Target Heart Rates |
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