Mental disorder prevention and physical activity in Iranian elderly

Objectives: Mental disorders such as depression, anxiety and dementia are common in elderly. However, physical activity is suggested to be effective in preventing such aging-related disorders. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of physical activity on mental health in later life. Meth...

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Main Authors: Seyede Salehe Mortazavi, Kazem Mohammad, Hassan Eftekhar Ardebili, Reza Dorali Beni, Maryam Mahmoodi, Ammar Hassanzadeh Keshteli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Preventive Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.ijpvmjournal.net/article.asp?issn=2008-7802;year=2012;volume=3;issue=13;spage=64;epage=72;aulast=Mortazavi