by Andrew Marshall

Physical Activity & School-related Factors

Research Paper Title School Related Factors and 1yr Change in Physical Activity amongst 9-11 year old English Schoolchildren. Background Activity levels are known to decline with age and there is growing evidence of associations between the school environment and physical activity. In this study the researchers investigated how objectively measured one-year changes in physical activity… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Sleep Tied to Operational Performance

Most people know that the average person needs about eight hours of sleep per night, but did you know that sleep issues can have a direct link to operational performance? Recent studies suggest that many Soldiers are complaining about a lack of sleep. Consequences can include reduced alertness, memory deficits and slower information processing.  Lack… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Marathon: A Runner at Heart

Research Paper Title Impact of Marathon Running on Cardiac Structure and Function in Recreational Runners. Background This study examined the relationship between LV (left ventricular) function, markers of cardiac-specific damage and markers of oxidative stress in recreational runners following a marathon. Method Runners (n=52; 43 male and nine female; age, 35±10 years; height, 1.74±0.08 m;… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Physical Activity & Retirement

Research Paper Title The Experience of Physical Activity and the Transition to Retirement: A Systematic Review and Integrative Synthesis of Qualitative and Quantitative Evidence. Background The transition to retirement has been recognised as a critical turning point for physical activity (PA). In an earlier systematic review of quantitative studies, retirement was found to be associated with… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Child Obesity: Shared Care Model

Research Paper Title Shared Care Obesity Management in 3-10 Year Old Children: 12 Month Outcomes of HopSCOTCH Randomised Trial. Study Question Does a shared care model of obesity management, involving primary care and tertiary care obesity specialists, result in better body masss index (BMI) and related outcomes in obese children aged 3-10 years? Summary Answer… Read More