Physical activity can be an effective treatment for the symptoms of schizophrenia, found psychologists from the University of Manchester, says Manager News .
Scientists from Britain have conducted a meta-analysis on 10 independent clinical studies involving 385 patients with this diagnosis. Treatment, combined with 12 weeks of aerobic exercise on a treadmill or exercise bike, helps improve brain functioning in patients with schizophrenia.
This is the first major scientific proof of the effectiveness of the drug combination with exercise in the treatment of schizophrenia. It has been shown that this method improves the mental state, and reduces the cognitive deficit in patients. It turns out that fitness has beneficial effects on some cognitive functions such as patients' ability to understand other people, concentration and working memory. The more time a patient spends in physical activity, the more positive the effect on the brain.
