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Pediatric Obesity Care and Physical Activity: Beyond the Scale
Reframing physical activity in pediatric obesity care settings can improve treatment and lifelong participation Pediatric obesity is complex, shaped by biological, social, environmental, and psychological factors. Globally, the prevalence of children and adolescents with overweight and obesity is estimated to be 14.8% and 8.5%, respectively.…
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Technology Unlocking Active Lives for People with Disabilities
What is it about? Physical activity has been central in the life of our species for most of it’s history, and thus shaped our physiology during evolution (1). Among people with disabilities, participation in physical activity is often significantly lower compared to those without disabilities…
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Don’t Miss a Beat: Mobilizing the Physical Activity Workforce to Address Hypertension
A call to action for physical activity leaders to help close the global hypertension care gap. Hypertension is one of the most preventable contributors to heart disease, and physical activity is one of the most powerful tools we have to address it. Yet globally, physical…
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Engaging older adults in meaningful physical activity: It’s a balancing act!
Physical activity is essential for maximising health, wellbeing and independence in older age – even small amounts help, and balance-focused exercise is especially effective for preventing falls. Yet many older adults struggle to stay active, and broad participation remains a challenge. So how can we…
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Honouring Indigenous Youth Through Land and Water Wellness
This World Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrate culture-driven physical activity that is community-led What is it about? Indigenous Peoples are the leaders of wholistic health and well-being by being active on the land and water. In celebration of World Indigenous Peoples Day, we share the ShQUooz…
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Movement Is Medicine: Ignite Health Through Everyday Activity
A roadmap of simple, research‑proven activities to prevent chronic disease and strengthen recovery for lifelong wellness. Why Movement Is Medicine Physical inactivity is one of the leading silent drivers of the global chronic disease burden. According to the World Health Organization it contributes to over…
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Promoting Walking and Cycling: A toolkit of Policy Options
Photo Credit: Gregore Iven Mielke New WHO resource aligns with ISPAH’s 8 Investments to promote walking and cycling through systems-based change What is it about? The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new policy toolkit to help governments, city planners, and health professionals promote…
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Pharmacists’ contributions to physical activity promotion
What is it about? Physical activity (PA) plays a critical role in the management of type 2 diabetes (T2DM), contributing to improved glycemic control, reduced cardiovascular risk, and enhanced quality of life. Despite well-documented benefits, the influence of PA on T2DM progression and patient-related outcomes…
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Time Wounds all Heels
A physiotherapist’s suggestions on how to limit your running injuries. It’s “Global Running Day” on June 4th. There seems to be a “Global” celebratory day for everything in this Brave New World – hooray, here’s your Participation Award. However, as much as I’d like to…
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World Health Day 2025: The Role of Physical Activity in Maternal and Newborn Health
Every mother and baby deserve a healthy start in life. Yet, every seven seconds, a preventable maternal or newborn death occurs worldwide (WHO, 2025). This World Health Day, observed on 7 April 2025, marks the launch of a global year-long campaign: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures. Led…
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Our #ActiveWards Movement
Employing practice development techniques to enhances opportunity for change of clinical practice to reduce deconditioning in the acute clinical setting During hospital admission patients tend to be inactive and highly sedentary. Deconditioning is a common harm related to this, which has long lasting consequences on…
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Walk with a Doc inspires communities through movement and conversation.
More than a Walk The United States and countries around the globe are experiencing an epidemic of health issues arising from an inactive lifestyle. For example, only one in four adults meets national guidelines for aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activities, according to the U.S Department…
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Healthcare
Community health professionals such as general practitioners should promote physical activity to their patients for the prevention and management of disease.