A physically active lifestyle is associated with lower long-term incidence of bipolar disorder in a population-based, large-scale study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity has been proposed to be beneficial for the symptomatic control of bipolar disorder, but the duration of the effects, sex-specific mechanisms, and impact of exercise intensity are not known.

Method

With an observational study design, we followed skiers and age and sex-matched non-skiers from the general population to investigate if participation in a long-distance cross-country ski race (Vasaloppet) was associated with a lower risk of getting diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Using the Swedish population and patient registries, skiers in Vasaloppet and age and sex-matched non-skiers from the general population were analyzed for any diagnosis of bipolar disorder after participation in the race. Additionally, we used finishing time of the ski race as

SUBMITTER: Svensson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9622955 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature