Movement in the Shadow of Sadness: How Physical Activity Supports the Fight Against Depression
Physical activity plays a critical role in promoting physical and mental health, positively influencing the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and enhancing brain function. Research indicates that regular physical exercise, such as aerobic or strength training, aids in the prevention an...
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Physical activity plays a critical role in promoting physical and mental health, positively influencing the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and enhancing brain function. Research indicates that regular physical exercise, such as aerobic or strength training, aids in the prevention and treatment of mental disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. The biological mechanisms associated with physical activity include improved cerebral blood flow, modulation of neurotransmitter systems, and increased levels of neurotrophic factors like BDNF. Exercise also affects the balance of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, contributing to improved mood, cognitive abilities, and quality of life. Additionally, physical effort reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, supporting brain health and countering neurodegenerative processes. Regular moderate exercise is an effective method to prevent central fatigue and enhance the adaptability of the central nervous system. This paper explores the complex impact of physical activity on mental health and cognitive function, emphasizing its vital role in supporting the therapy of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
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| spelling | doaj-art-c4d4b56592ce4c0188f8477b8fb877c22025-02-12T08:17:51ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062025-02-017810.12775/JEHS.2025.78.57453Movement in the Shadow of Sadness: How Physical Activity Supports the Fight Against DepressionAgata Ossolińska0https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4941-7039Patrycja Marta1https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6972-8140Filip Huzarskihttps://orcid.org/0009-0002-3773-5388Gabriela Ferfeckahttps://orcid.org/0009-0001-2908-9171Klaudia Pawełekhttps://orcid.org/0009-0005-6166-6396Lucyna Stolarskahttps://orcid.org/0009-0009-0480-304XMagdalena Rosa-Bończakhttps://orcid.org/0009-0005-7266-6930Natalia Morawieckahttps://orcid.org/0009-0006-6043-8188Olivier Carltonhttps://orcid.org/0009-0001-1506-626XWeronika Kłosowicz2https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1452-7411Fryderyk Chopin University Clinical Hospital in Rzeszow, Fryderyk Chopin Street 2, 35-055 RzeszowFryderyk Chopin University Clinical Hospital in Rzeszow, Fryderyk Chopin Street 2, 35-055 RzeszowFryderyk Chopin University Clinical Hospital in Rzeszow, Fryderyk Chopin Street 2, 35-055 Rzeszow Physical activity plays a critical role in promoting physical and mental health, positively influencing the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and enhancing brain function. Research indicates that regular physical exercise, such as aerobic or strength training, aids in the prevention and treatment of mental disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. The biological mechanisms associated with physical activity include improved cerebral blood flow, modulation of neurotransmitter systems, and increased levels of neurotrophic factors like BDNF. Exercise also affects the balance of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, contributing to improved mood, cognitive abilities, and quality of life. Additionally, physical effort reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, supporting brain health and countering neurodegenerative processes. Regular moderate exercise is an effective method to prevent central fatigue and enhance the adaptability of the central nervous system. This paper explores the complex impact of physical activity on mental health and cognitive function, emphasizing its vital role in supporting the therapy of neurological and psychiatric disorders. https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/57453Depressionexercisephysical activity |
| spellingShingle | Agata Ossolińska Patrycja Marta Filip Huzarski Gabriela Ferfecka Klaudia Pawełek Lucyna Stolarska Magdalena Rosa-Bończak Natalia Morawiecka Olivier Carlton Weronika Kłosowicz Movement in the Shadow of Sadness: How Physical Activity Supports the Fight Against Depression Journal of Education, Health and Sport Depression exercise physical activity |
| title | Movement in the Shadow of Sadness: How Physical Activity Supports the Fight Against Depression |
| title_full | Movement in the Shadow of Sadness: How Physical Activity Supports the Fight Against Depression |
| title_fullStr | Movement in the Shadow of Sadness: How Physical Activity Supports the Fight Against Depression |
| title_full_unstemmed | Movement in the Shadow of Sadness: How Physical Activity Supports the Fight Against Depression |
| title_short | Movement in the Shadow of Sadness: How Physical Activity Supports the Fight Against Depression |
| title_sort | movement in the shadow of sadness how physical activity supports the fight against depression |
| topic | Depression exercise physical activity |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/57453 |
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