Aerobic exercise improves brain function in people with schizophrenia, claims study
8 years, 7 months ago

Aerobic exercise improves brain function in people with schizophrenia, claims study

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Aerobic exercise has significantly reduced symptoms in people dealing with schizophrenia, says study. The study from University of Manchester discovered that, when combined with medication, 12 weeks of aerobic exercise training can improve patients’ brain functioning than drugs alone. Researcher Joseph Firth told that, “These findings present the first large-scale evidence supporting the use of physical exercise to treat the neurocognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia.” Researchers combined data from 10 independent clinical trials with a total of 385 patients with schizophrenia. The research showed that patients who are treated with aerobic exercise programs, such as treadmills and exercise bikes, in combination with their medication, will improve their overall brain functioning more than those treated with medications alone. "These findings present the first large-scale evidence supporting the use of physical exercise to treat the neurocognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia.

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