Watching sports associated with fewer depressive symptoms in adults with congenital heart disease

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A University of Tsukuba study found that adults with congenital heart disease who watched sports more often reported fewer depressive symptoms. Attending an event at least once in the previous year and watching sports weekly were both associated with fewer symptoms, though the findings do not establish causation.

Researchers at University of Tsukuba found that watching sports more frequently was associated with fewer depressive symptoms in adults with congenital heart disease (CHD). Specifically, attending sporting events in person at least once in the previous year and watching sports on television or the internet at least once a week were each associated with fewer depressive symptoms. These findings suggest that watching sports may be an accessible leisure activity that could contribute to mental well-being in adults with CHD. The findings are published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.