SynthesisFrontiers in public health2025
Impact of physical exercise on health and social interaction in older adults: a meta-analysis.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
- Physical activity and sitting over 9 years of the Women's Health Initiative Strong & Healthy (WHISH) randomized physical activity intervention trial in older women.The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2026Trial
- Community-Dwelling Older Adults' Experience With Activity Trackers: Effects of Monitoring Physical Activity.Journal of gerontological nursing · 2026Article
- Impacts of Geri-FitHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The impact of physical exercise participation on residents' sense of social justice: an empirical analysis based on the 2023 data of China's CGSS.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Movement as therapy an analytical study of the role of physical activity in building strong mental health for older adults.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- The relationship between physical activity and mental health in middle-aged and older Chinese adults: a moderated mediation and cross-lagged model.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Association between physical exercise and reemployment among Chinese older adults: the mediation effect of physical health, cognitive function, and social participation.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- The relationship between physical exercise and social trust: evidence from the CGSS 2023 and the potential roles of social interaction, social support and class identity.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of physical exercise on the physical and mental health of older adults using meta-analysis and to analyze the moderating variables influencing this relationship. The goal was to provide a scientific basis for identifying effective exercise methods to enhance the physical and mental health of the older adults. Methods: A literature search was conducted in databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar. Data were processed using Review Manager 5.4 and Stata 18.0 statistical software. Meta-analysis was performed using the random effects model, and relevant moderating variables were tested. Results: The study findings indicated that physical activity significantly improves the physical and mental health of older adults across various dimensions. Specifically, it showed a large effect size for enhancing social interactions (standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.78, 95% confidence interval (CI) [0.14, 0.69], Conclusion: Physical exercise has a positive impact on improving the physical and mental health of older adults, particularly in enhancing physical health, psychological well-being, and social interactions.
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