Differential impacts of job-related <i>vs</i> leisure-related physical activity on depressive and cognitive function among middle-aged and elderly adults
JVPA exacerbates depressive symptoms and cognitive impairment, whereas EMPA mitigates depression and supports cognitive health. Targeted interventions promoting leisure-related PA may enhance mental and cognitive well-being in older adults.
Authors
- Xie Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7497-8402)
- Bing Li
- Ling Dong
- Qian-Ru Zhao
- Sheng-Nan Yang
- QIAN WANG
- Yi Yang
- Xiang-Ya Zhao
Institutions
- Zhengzhou University (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Psychiatry
- Published
- 2026-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v16.i2.112235
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Zhengzhou University
- Peking University