Impact of Exercise on Depression in Older Adults:Potential Benefits,Risks,and Appropriate Application Strategies

As the global elderly population increases,depression within this group has become a significant public health concern.Although exercise has been recognized for its potential to improve depression in the elderly,the benefits,risks,and implementation strategies remain contentious.This review attempts to examine the impact of exercise on depression in older adults,including potential benefits,risks,and suggestions for application.Our analysis highlights the benefits of aerobic and resistance training,which can significantly alleviate depressive symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.Despite these benefits,the review acknowledges the complexity of the exercise-depression interaction in the elderly,necessitating personalized exercise regimens.Potential risks,such as muscle and joint pain,are pointed out,emphasizing the importance of tailored,supervised exercise programs.The review calls for future research to focus on identifying the most effective types of exercise and regimens for this population,considering factors such as age,gender,and existing health conditions.Lastly,it advocates for the inclusion of exercise in comprehensive treatment plans for depression in older adults,viewing it as a promising step toward achieving holistic mental health care in a growing demographic.

Comparison of blood flow restriction training and conventional resistance training for the improvement of sarcopenia in the older adults:A systematic review and meta-analysis

Age-related sarcopenia places a tremendous burden on healthcare providers and patients'families.Blood flow restriction(BFR)training may be a promising treatment to bring sarcopenia down,and it offers numerous advantages over traditional resistance training.The purpose of this review was to compare the effects of BFR training and conventional resistance training on clinically delayed sarcopenia in the elderly.Databases such as PubMed,Web of Science,Embase,and Science Direct were searched to identify eligible studies;blinded data extraction was performed to assess study quality,and conflicts were submitted to third parties.Someone made the decision.One author used Review Manager(RevMan)5.4 and compared it with data obtained by another author for this purpose.A total of 14 studies met the inclusion criteria for this review.The funnel plots of the studies did not show any substantial publication bias.Low-load blood flow restriction(LL-BFR)had no significant effect on muscle mass compared with high-load resistance training(HL-RT)(p=0.74,SMD=0.07,95%CI:0.33 to 0.46)and LL-BFR had a significant effect on muscle strength compared with HL-RT(p=0.03,Z=2.16,SMD=-0.34,95%CI:0.65 to-0.03).LL-BFR showed a slight effect on mass compared to LL-RT(p=0.26,SMD=0.25,95%CI:0.19 to 0.69).Sensitivity analysis produced a nonsignificant change,suggesting that the results of this study are reasonable.In conclusion,the data suggest the possibility that BFR training improves age-related sarcopenia.