Low Levels Of Physical Activity Tied To Psychosis

Medical Celia Hoffman
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When a person does not receive regular physical activity, their lack of exercise could make them more susceptible to psychosis, according to recent studies.

People who are experiencing psychosis tend to also experience impairments to their cognitive ability and overall mobility, which both contribute to their lack of physical activity.

The international study was conducted at King’s College London. The study’s participants were residing in their local communities at the time and they were interviewed before the study began, in order to learn more about their level of physical activity and whether they met the World Health Organization’s standards for 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week.

According to the study’s findings, those who did not meet the necessary criteria for the proper amount of physical activity were far more likely to experience some form of psychosis. Psychosis sufferers were found to have a 36 percent higher likelihood of not meeting the appropriate level of physical exertion.

Psychosis sufferers also have higher levels of risk for cardiovascular disorders and tend to die at an earlier age. Physical activity is one of the most crucial factors when it comes to preventing the onset of a cardiovascular disease and those who are inactive are far more likely to experience issues of this nature as they grow older.

Researchers also concluded that the lifestyle associated with psychosis served as a contributing factor, since there are a variety of ailments associated with this mental disorder that keep those who suffer from it from getting the proper amount of exercise. By helping those who are stricken with this difficult mental disorder to become more active, their risk of cardiovascular disease can be greatly reduced and they are able to live a longer, healthier life.