Although the research on physical activity as an effective treatment for menopausal symptoms (e.g. hot flashes and night sweats) is inconclusive, doctors should provide symptomatic menopausal women with support and encouragement to exercise, according to findings published...
Older adults who walk regularly for exercise may increase their ability to walk by adding some cycling into their lives, according to a new study published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.
Some characteristics of a residential built environment - like walkability, park proximity, and public transport - can impact physical activity rates, but the impact may be more complex than previously understood and vary between weekends and weekdays,...
Environmental and behavioral interventions for increasing physical activity and preventing falls in older adults with irreversible visual impairment struggle to demonstrate effectiveness, according to a Cochrane Systematic Review.
"There is no evidence of...
Office workers with minimal sitting time during the workday are likely to report higher levels of energy and greater job satisfaction than their sedentary peers, according to a study from the International Journal of Environmental Research and...
A new study published by BMC Public Health announced important findings on sedentary behavior in the European Union from 2002-17, including:
Sedentary behavior increased for both men and womenSedentary behavior was greater...
Nearly 7 out of 10 respondents to a global survey indicated an interest in digitally-delivered, at-home exercise programs, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Individuals who achieve over 30 min/day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity or over 15 min/day of vigorous physical activity are less likely to experience depressive, anxiety, and co-occurring depression/anxiety symptoms while self-isolating due to Covid-19, according to a...
A study out of Finland found that middle-aged women exhibiting high extraversion were more likely to over-report their physical activity levels when compared to data collected by an accelerometer. The same discrepancy was not found among older...
A multi-component, school-based intervention to increase physical activity for boys and girls with obesity/overweight, ages 10-12, resulted in significant changes in almost all targeted variables, reports the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
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