[Neiljb]

Gaz, on Nov 24 2009, 23:05, said:

Physical health no, mental health yes. Just because something doesn't mean you're exercising physically doesn't mean it's not healthy.

Mental health is very much dependent upon physical health.

For people who are physically active through work or leasure, reading, TV and playing games are one way to relax the mind.

However, inactive people will not benefit mentally. It will cause a deterioration in their mental condition.

[Gaz]

Neiljb, on Nov 28 2009, 17:14, said:

Mental health is very much dependent upon physical health.

For people who are physically active through work or leasure, reading, TV and playing games are one way to relax the mind.

However, inactive people will not benefit mentally. It will cause a deterioration in their mental condition.

What about a person who is unable to exercise due to illness or injury, such as the elderly? Are you saying that they'd be better doing nothing rather than, say, reading a book or watching a documentary, because that's only going to deteriorate their mind?

[Neiljb]

Gaz, on Nov 28 2009, 17:17, said:

What about a person who is unable to exercise due to illness or injury, such as the elderly? Are you saying that they'd be better doing nothing rather than, say, reading a book or watching a documentary, because that's only going to deteriorate their mind?

It's very sad to say that people who are unable to keep active nearly alway become depressed.