Enough sleep and moderate-to-vigorous activity may protect mental health in middle age, study says

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is more important for mental health in middle age than light physical activity, according to a new study by the University of Oulu and ODL Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine. The more time people spent each day engaged in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity relative to sedentary behavior and light activity, the fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety they experienced.