“Walk, cycle, skip and swim: being physically active promotes health and protects people from cancers, diabetes, heart disease and obesity – key forms of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)” via World Health Organization (WHO) who.int/ncds/preventio…

Exercise reduces depression and anxiety and helps you feel happy. #PhysicalActivity #Move #BeActive minnpost.com/second-opinion…

Tackling obesity is everyone’s business – there is no single individual, group or organisation that can do this alone. Read our new blog on implementing the Whole Systems Approach to Obesity bit.ly/2L0Oqo0

Physical activity can improve sleep quality. New SR and MA out. peerj.com/articles/5172/

Looking for a post doc position? Have background and publication record in CVD epidemiology, physical activity and built environment? Be part of the vibrant team of researchers in the CoHeART working with Scott Lear, PhD See the attached for details.

A study of Swedish women in their 40s finds those who stay mentally/physically active in midlife have better brain health decades later bit.ly/2BS5Mxj Talk about an #ultraboost! GetActiveMOOC #GCBH #brainhealth Sarah Lenz Lock

Physical activity and mental health in children and adolescents: An updated review of reviews and an analysis of causality sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Using 2 #physicalactivity phenotypes 1) self-reported (n=377,234) and 2) objective accelerometer-based (n=91,084), results suggest physical activity as an effective prevention strategy for #depression. ja.ma/2UynykL

Edge Hill academics have announced the results of a recent UK survey showing that mental illness and poor mental health are commonly experienced by those who play sport, exercise or work in the physical activity sector. Read more: ehu.ac.uk/5oo

Here is a reminder of our keynote speakers... starting off Day 1 is Nanette Mutrie and Paul Kelly who will be talking about "Physical Activity for Health: What we must know, what we don’t know and why it matters to sport and exercise scientists." #BASESStuConf2019

Outcomes from a systematic review and meta-analysis: Proof activity trackers aren’t just a temporary fad: they actually work! mhealth.jmir.org/2019/4/e11819

Physical activity is one of the most effective ways to lower your chances of heart disease and leads to better brain health, sleep, memory and overall quality of life. Make every move count. #MoveMore #MondayMotivation

There are always reasons to avoid physical activity: no money, no time, the list goes on and on. Physical activity doesn't need to be time intensive, expensive or specialized. You don't need fancy clothing or tools - get active with the things you already have. #MondayMotivations

It's #ExerciseWithYourChildWeek, meaning it's the perfect time to start the children in your life on the path toward life-long physical activity. Check out these tips from ACSM's Essentials of Youth Fitness. Download: fal.cn/3qX2S Avery Faigenbaum @DrRSLloyd Jon Oliver

Your body on walking.. good for the body and good for the brain... Healthy Stadia -it's important to promote walking and cycling at all opportunities- and sports organisations can play their part. #BeActive #Sport4Health

Perceptions of physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines among end-users and stakeholders (Hollman+ 2022) doi.org/10.1186/s12966…

Health care providers, do your older patients have challenges with exercising regularly and eating well? Read this article to learn how you can help encourage physical activity and #healthy diets in your older patients: go.nia.nih.gov/3LR7VMH

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, remember that regular physical activity can improve your physical health, mental health, and mood. bit.ly/3e6C1Ps #ActivePeople

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Gamification on Physical Activity: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials jmir.org/2022/1/e26779/

Mental illnesses affect 20% of people annually. Here are five things I learned from being diagnosed and treated for #depression. #Mentalhealth