If you ever complain about your commute to work then just read about James Robertson, a factory worker living in Detroit. James travels about 21 miles a day on foot, to and from his work. Read the full story here: http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2015/02/01/james-roberston-detroiter-commute-fundraiser/22701087/
Research Paper Title Physical Activity and Risk of Alcohol Use Disorders: Results from a Prospective Cohort Study. Background To examine the effect of physical activity on risk of developing alcohol use disorders in a large prospective cohort study with focus on leisure-time physical activity. Methods Data came from the four examinations of the Copenhagen City… Read More
Research Paper Title Are “Armchair Socialists” Still Sitting? Cross Sectional Study of Political Affiliation and Physical Activity. Objective To examine the validity of the concept of left wing “armchair socialists” and whether they sit more and move less than their right wing and centrist counterparts. Design Secondary analysis of Eurobarometer data from 32 European countries.… Read More
Research Paper Title Stand Up for Health – Avoiding Sedentary Behaviour might lengthen your Telomeres: Secondary Outcomes from a Physical Activity RCT in Older People. Background Telomere length has been associated with a healthy lifestyle and longevity. However, the effect of increased physical activity on telomere length is still unknown. Therefore, the aim was to… Read More
Everyone should be encouraged to be more physically active, spend less time in front of the television, and reduce their consumption of energy dense foods, takeaways, and sugar sweetened drinks, the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has said in draft guidance. The advice also encourages the public to follow a “Mediterranean… Read More
Research Paper Title Effectiveness of a Smartphone Application to Promote Physical Activity in Primary Care. Background Physical inactivity is a major, potentially modifiable, risk factor for cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases. Effective, simple, and generalisable interventions that will increase physical activity in populations are needed. Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of a smartphone… Read More
Research Paper Title The Impact of a Bodyweight and Physical Activity Intervention (BeWEL) Initiated through a National Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme: Randomised Controlled Trial. Study Question What is the impact of a diet and physical activity intervention programme on bodyweight change in overweight or obese people attending routine screening for colorectal cancer who have had… Read More
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