Nature

A socio-ecological approach promoting physical activity and limiting sedentary behavior in adolescence showed weight benefits maintained 2.5 years after intervention cessation

Obesity in youth remains a major public health issue. Yet no effective long-term preventive strategy exists. We previously showed that a school-based socio-ecological approach targeting behavior and ...
Medscape

An Ecological Approach to Physical Activity in African American Women

Physical activity in women has assumed increasing significance as a policy issue as a result of the release of the 1996 Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health. This report revealed ...
Nature

Effects of a ‘school-based’ physical activity intervention on adiposity in adolescents from economically disadvantaged communities: secondary outcomes of the ‘Physical ...

Obesity prevention during adolescence is a health priority. The ‘Physical Activity 4 Everyone’ (PA4E1) study tested a multi-component physical activity intervention in 10 secondary schools from ...
News Medical

Study finds socio-economic disparities in physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic

A study conducted by Assistant Professor KYAN Akira (Kobe University Graduate School of Human Development and Environment) and Professor TAKAKURA Minoru (Faculty of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus ...
Earth.com

Physical activity helps older adults stay socially connected

Strong social connections and regular physical activity work together to support healthier, happier lives in older adults.