The Power of Physical Activity in Natural Environments: Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases and Boosting Mental Health

Another study found that physical activity in natural environments prevents approximately 12,763 cases of non-communicable diseases annually in England and saves over £108.7 million ($145.9 million) in healthcare costs.
A study in JAMA Pediatrics found that improved physical fitness in children and adolescents is associated with reduced risks of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and ADHD.
Physical activity has a small but significant effect on the mental health of children and adolescents.
The Power of Physical Activity in Natural Environments: Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases and Boosting Mental Health

Title: The Power of Physical Activity in Natural Environments: Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases and Improving Mental Health

Lead: Engaging in physical activity, particularly in natural environments like parks and beaches, has been shown to prevent numerous non-communicable diseases annually and save significant healthcare costs. This article explores the latest research on the benefits of physical fitness for mental health, specifically focusing on children and adolescents.

Paragraph 1: A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics revealed that children and adolescents with better physical fitness have lower rates of mental health disorders. The study, which utilized data from Taiwan National Student Fitness Tests and National Insurance Research Databases, found that improved cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance, and muscular power were independently associated with reduced risks of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in both male and female participants.

Paragraph 2: The findings from this study underscore the importance of physical activity for mental health. According to a report by the American Psychological Association, physical activity has a small but significant effect on the mental health of children and adolescents ages 6 to 18. Furthermore, researchers suggest that targeted physical fitness programs could hold significant potential as primary preventative interventions against mental disorders in this demographic.

Paragraph 3: Another study published in Environment International found that physical activity in natural environments prevents approximately 12,763 cases of non-communicable diseases annually in England and saves over £108.7 million ($145.9 million) in healthcare costs. This research emphasizes the critical role of natural environments, such as parks and beaches, in promoting health by reducing the prevalence of conditions like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and depression.

Conclusion: In conclusion, physical activity plays a crucial role in both mental and physical health. By engaging in regular exercise and spending time in natural environments like parks or beaches, individuals can prevent various non-communicable diseases and improve their overall wellbeing. For children and adolescents, targeted fitness programs could serve as primary preventative interventions against mental disorders.


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Physical Fitness Can Improve Mental Health in Children and Adolescents, Study Suggests

The New York Times Matt Richtel Monday, 29 April 2024 15:21
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    • A new study suggests that physical fitness among children and adolescents may protect against depressive symptoms, anxiety, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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Exercising in Nature Reduces Depression, Improves Health

Neuroscience News Neuroscience News Thursday, 25 April 2024 18:49
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    • Engaging in physical activity in natural environments prevents approximately 12,763 cases of non-communicable diseases annually in England.
    • Annual healthcare savings from this prevention are around £108.7 million.
    • In England in 2019, approximately 22 million adults visited natural environments at least once a week and prevented an estimated 550 cases of ischaemic heart disease, among other diseases.
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New Study Finds Physical Fitness Can Improve Mental Health in Children and Young Adults

People Magazine Tuesday, 30 April 2024 05:14
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    • A new study found that children and adolescents with better physical fitness have lower rates of mental health disorders.
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    • Improved muscular endurance, measured by more sit-ups per minute, was linked to a lower risk of depression and ADHD in girls as well as lower anxiety and ADHD risks in boys.
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Research finds physical activity in nature helps prevent several diseases, including depression and type 2 diabetes

MedicalXpress Tom Seymour Tuesday, 30 April 2024 05:16
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    • Physical activity in natural environments prevents approximately 12,763 cases of non-communicable diseases annually in England.
    • Annual healthcare savings from this prevention are around £108.7 million.
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    No dichotomous depictions found. No appeals to authority found. Inflammatory rhetoric is absent. There are some formal fallacies, specifically: The author cites statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) and makes assumptions about future physical inactivity levels based on current trends without explicitly stating these as predictions or assumptions, which can create a misleading impression for the reader. Additionally, there is an example of exaggeration when stating that 'almost certainly underestimated the true value of nature-based physical activity in terms of disease prevention', suggesting that the actual benefits are much greater than what was measured in this study. This would be considered an overstatement.
    • According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the most common non-communicable diseases—including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and chronic lung disease—cause 74% of global mortality.
    • In their Global Status Report on Physical Activity 2022, the WHO estimated 500 million new cases will occur globally between 2020 and 2030 should physical activity remain at today’s levels, incurring more than £21b a year in treatment costs.
    • Speaking about the findings, published in Environment International, Dr. James Grellier from the University of Exeter Medical School said, "We believe this is the first time an assessment like this has been conducted on a national scale and we've almost certainly underestimated the true value of nature-based physical activity in terms of disease prevention.
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Physical Fitness and Risk of Mental Disorders in Children and Adolescents

JAMA Network Tuesday, 30 April 2024 05:17
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    • Study revealed that children and adolescents in better-performing fitness quartiles had lower cumulative incidences of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
    • , Enhanced cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance, and muscular power were independently associated with reduced mental disorder incidences in children and adolescents.
    • , Improved cardiorespiratory fitness (30-second decrease in run times) was associated with reduced risks of anxiety, depression, and ADHD in female participants and lower risks of anxiety and ADHD in male participants.
    • , Enhanced muscular endurance (5 curl-ups per minute increase) was associated with decreased risks of depression and ADHD in female participants and lower anxiety and ADHD risks in male participants.
    • , Improved muscular power (20-cm increase in jump distance) was associated with reduced risks of anxiety and ADHD in female participants, and reduced anxiety, depression, and ADHD risks in male participants.
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    The article presents original research on the association between physical fitness and mental disorder risks in children and adolescents. The authors present a clear methodology, including a large cohort study with data from Taiwan National Student Fitness Tests and National Health Insurance Research Databases. They use established metrics for physical fitness (cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance, muscular power) to determine the cumulative incidence of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The study finds that better-performing fitness quartiles are associated with lower risks of mental disorders. The article also provides specific examples of hazard ratios for various gender and fitness combinations, further supporting the findings. However, it does present any direct quotes or statements that would qualify as formal or informal fallacies.
    • This nationwide cohort study, encompassing 1.9 million participants in Taiwan...
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