As reported by DfE, schools to receive guidance on ensuring two hours of PE per week and equal sports access for all pupils ahead of a sports-packed summer Brand new guidance published today will help inspire the next generation of British athletes by supporting schools to boost high-quality PE and school sport. This will create the foundations … Read more
In a recent study published in the Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, researchers investigated the prioritization of health behaviors amongst Australians. They used phone and online surveys to evaluate sleep, physical activity, and diet prioritization patterns among 1,684 Australian adults between the ages of 18 and 72. Their findings revealed that 49% of … Read more
An exploratory study has shown that light, regular exercise can improve the cognitive, as well as physical, health of adults with Down syndrome. The Mindsets study, published today [29 November] in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, is the first to investigate the effects of physical and cognitive exercise on people with … Read more
In a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity, researchers examined the effects of cannabis on anthropometric measures. Obesity remains a significant global public health concern, with about 650 million adults affected, per the World Health Organization (WHO). Obesity results in metaphysical changes and chronic conditions that reduce life expectancy. Obesity-related complications are … Read more
Since 2011, roughly 10,000 people in the U.S. have turned 65 every day. The Baby Boomer generation and those born before 1946 make up the country’s fastest growing age group, which is on track to outnumber children by 2035. “As this large demographic ages, it’s really important to support health promoting behaviors and have an … Read more
In a recent study published in BMC Public Health, researchers investigated how health behaviors (HB) and socioeconomic position (SEP) were related to health and wellbeing. Study: The relative importance of education and health behaviour for health and wellbeing. Image Credit: Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock.com Background An individual’s SEP has a major effect on health behaviors, with a considerable correlation reported … Read more
In a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity, scientists reviewed available literature to investigate the effectiveness of parent-only group-based interventions on the health status and behaviors of children. Study: The effectiveness of group-based, parent-only weight management interventions for children and the factors associated with outcomes: A systematic review. Image Credit: Tero Vesalainen / Shutterstock.com Background … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, researchers critically assessed the impact of various dietary elements on blood pressure and hypertension risk through an umbrella review of meta-analyses from both interventional and observational studies. Review: The role of diet in the prevention of hypertension and management of blood pressure: An umbrella … Read more
In a recent article published in npj Digital Medicine, researchers developed series2signal, a novel, state-of-the-art prediction model that used wearable data from pregnant women to predict gestational age (GA) as a proxy for the progression of pregnancy and the likelihood of poor pregnancy outcomes, especially preterm birth (PTB), based on wearable-detected changes in maternal sleep quality and physical … Read more
Numerous studies have shown that leading a fulfilling and satisfying life may improve cognitive function by encouraging health-protective behaviors such as physical activity and reduced stress. Many of these studies assess this relationship from a population level, rather than among individuals. But a closer look within the general population suggests that life satisfaction may not … Read more