TY - JOUR T1 - The reciprocal relationship between physical activity and depression in older European adults JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs DO - 10.1136/ebnurs-2011-100294 SP - ebnurs-2011-100294 AU - John Owiti AU - Kamaldeep Singh Bhui Y1 - 2012/04/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/early/2012/04/24/ebnurs-2011-100294.abstract N2 - ■ The study highlights the mental health benefits of regular physical activity in the prevention of future depressive illness among older adults.■ Physical activity appears to be effective for promoting mental health and preventing depression, although further study is needed of different types of depression, for example, recurrent or chronic depression.■ Future studies, specifically randomised trials, should also determine the relationship between dose, and type, of physical activity and depression, and unexpected events in a prospective design if physical activity is to be routinely recommended. Depression is approximately twice as prevalent among women compared with men and is associated with functional disability, co-morbid medical conditions and social deprivation.1 Longer life expectancy is leading to a … ER -