The Effect of Physical Activity on Psychological Health in The Process of Healthy Aging: A Narrative Review
Makaleler > Derleme · 2024
Yazarlar: Onur ORAL
New Medical Innovations and Research, Uluslararası, 2024, cilt 5, ss 01-03
Özet
Background: This review article aims to emphasize the psychological and overall health effects of regular physical activity during the healthy aging process. Materials and Methods: In the search for scientific literature for this review, data from the US National Library of Medicine (PubMed), MEDLINE, PsycINFO and SportDiscus were used, and the terms “physical activity’’,’’psychological health’’, ‘’healthy aging’’, and “overall health” were used. The relevant literature has also taken its source from the research of relevant articles from reference lists derived from data searches. Results: The literature on the effects of regular exercise on psychological and overall health is extensive and has elucidated the short- and long-term consequences of physical activity on mood, cognitive function, anxiety, depression, mental health, and overall health. Conclusion: Since it is known that regular exercise can be an effective tool in improving psychological health at almost all ages, but especially in older adults, attention should be paid to the importance of exercise in the healthy aging process. For this reason, it is thought that the implementation of exercise programs in residential areas and workplace environments will have a wide range of contributions to overall health and psychological health.