Effects of Music Aerobic Exercise on Depression and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Community Dwelling Women
Joint Authors
Yang, Kuender D
Yeh, Shu-Hui
Lin, Li-Wei
Chuang, Yu Kuan
Liu, Cheng-Ling
Tsai, Lu-Jen
Tsuei, Feng-Shiou
Lee, Ming-Tsung
Hsiao, Chiu-Yueh
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-05-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A randomized clinical trial was utilized to compare the improvement of depression and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels between community women with and without music aerobic exercise (MAE) for 12 weeks.
The MAE group involved 47 eligible participants, whereas the comparison group had 59 participants.
No significant differences were recorded in the demographic characteristics between the participants in the MAE group and the comparison group.
Forty-one participants in the MAE group and 26 in the comparison group completed a pre- and posttest.
The MAE group displayed significant improvement in depression scores (p = 0.016), decreased depression symptoms in crying (p = 0.03), appetite (p = 0.006), and fatigue (p = 0.011).
The BDNF levels of the participants significantly increased after the 12-week MAE (p = 0.042).
The parallel comparison group revealed no significant changes in depression scores or BDNF levels.
In summary, the 12-week MAE had a significant impact on the enhancement of BDNF levels and improvement of depression symptoms.
Middle-aged community women are encouraged to exercise moderately to improve their depression symptoms and BDNF levels.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yeh, Shu-Hui& Lin, Li-Wei& Chuang, Yu Kuan& Liu, Cheng-Ling& Tsai, Lu-Jen& Tsuei, Feng-Shiou…[et al.]. 2015. Effects of Music Aerobic Exercise on Depression and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Community Dwelling Women. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1054319
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yeh, Shu-Hui…[et al.]. Effects of Music Aerobic Exercise on Depression and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Community Dwelling Women. BioMed Research International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1054319
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yeh, Shu-Hui& Lin, Li-Wei& Chuang, Yu Kuan& Liu, Cheng-Ling& Tsai, Lu-Jen& Tsuei, Feng-Shiou…[et al.]. Effects of Music Aerobic Exercise on Depression and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Community Dwelling Women. BioMed Research International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1054319
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1054319