A new study reveals that supervised, in-person exercise programs are more effective than home-based programs in improving mental health and quality of life for individuals with coronary heart disease.
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Granada, in collaboration with the University of Castilla-La Mancha and the Radboud University Medical Center (Netherlands), has revealed the significant impact of physical activity on the mental health and quality of life of individuals with coronary heart disease .
Published in the European Heart Journal under the title 'Exercise type and settings, quality of life, and mental health in coronary artery disease: a network meta-analysis', the research involved an analysis of 36 previous studies encompassing 3,534 patients with coronary artery disease from around the globe. Utilizing a cutting-edge method known as network meta-analysis, the scientists compared the effects of various exercise programs, including strength training, moderate aerobic training, and high-intensity interval training. The findings unequivocally demonstrate that the context in which physical activity is performed is more crucial than the specific type of exercise for maximizing its benefits on mental well-being and quality of life. Face-to-face, supervised programs emerged as the most effective, while home-based programs yielded more modest results. This groundbreaking study underscores the importance of designing exercise programs tailored to the individual's context and providing professional supervision. It also highlights the need to enhance distance programs to amplify their positive mental health impacts. Professor Francisco B. Ortega, lead researcher from the UGR, emphasizes that while exercise demonstrably improves both physical and cardiac parameters, there remains a gap in research regarding its effects on other aspects of brain health, such as cognitive functions and changes in brain structure and function. Furthermore, Professor Ortega acknowledges that patients with coronary heart disease are at a heightened risk of developing mental disorders compared to their healthy counterparts. This study strongly suggests that exercise can serve as a valuable tool in mitigating this risk, thereby improving their overall quality of life and mental well-being.
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