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International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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2017

Psychology and Behavior

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The Relationship Between Aerobic Fitness And Depression Level Determined With Hamilton Scale In Older Adults, Ermilo Canton-Martínez, Patricia C. García-Suárez|, Gabriela Valles-Verdugo, Iván Rentería, Alberto Jiménez-Maldonado Oct 2017

The Relationship Between Aerobic Fitness And Depression Level Determined With Hamilton Scale In Older Adults, Ermilo Canton-Martínez, Patricia C. García-Suárez|, Gabriela Valles-Verdugo, Iván Rentería, Alberto Jiménez-Maldonado

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

INTRODUCTION: Depression is a major public health problem associated with both morbidity and mortality throughout the world, in Mexico epidemiological reports show a prevalence of depression in older adults of 9.5% in women and 5% in men; it is widely held that regular exercise and physical activity in older subjects have a significant impact on psychological health and well-being. PURPOSE: To determine whether if higher aerobic fitness is associated with decreased symptoms of clinical depression in older adults. METHODS: Participants (n=21) included individuals raging ages from 61 to 72 years old and were not regular exercisers. The 6 minute walking …


Alterg Awareness: Attentional Focus Responses To Weighted And Unweighted Walking And Running On A Treadmill, E. Lind, J. Hokanson, D. Van Langen, L. True, R. Fiddler, S. Hupman May 2017

Alterg Awareness: Attentional Focus Responses To Weighted And Unweighted Walking And Running On A Treadmill, E. Lind, J. Hokanson, D. Van Langen, L. True, R. Fiddler, S. Hupman

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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