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Exercise linked to better mental health in study of students
Researchers found students who exercised regularly had lower odds of depression and anxiety, with risk falling as weekly activity rose to about 10 hours.
- A new Norwegian study published in PLOS ONE found that consistent physical exercise significantly lowers the risk of common mental disorders among students.
- Michael Grasdalsmoen and colleagues at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Haugesund analyzed 10,460 full-time students aged 18 to 35, tracking exercise frequency and mental health outcomes over one year.
- Frequency of physical activity proved more important than intensity or duration, with the probability of mental disorders declining as total exercise increased up to 10 hours per week.
- The study supports meeting World Health Organization recommendations of at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity weekly, contributing to a healthy learning environment.
- Grasdalsmoen noted the transition to higher education is a vulnerable period for young adults, adding that encouraging regular exercise may be a "beneficial component" of strategies to support mental health.
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The likelihood of common mental disorders decreases as the total amount of exercise increases, up to approximately 10 hours per week
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For students, consistent exercise may matter more for mental health than intense workouts
Infrequent exercise is associated with a higher prevalence of common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety among higher education students in Norway, according to a study published in PLOS ONE by Michael Grasdalsmoen of Western Norway University of Applied Sciences and colleagues. The findings highlight the potential value of consistent physical activity rather than intense, prolonged exercise sessions.
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Exercise linked to better mental health in study of students
A Norwegian study suggests that young adults who regularly exercise are less likely to suffer depression or anxiety.
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