Almost all chronic diseases that are prevalent today are associated with not being active enough. The problem is, few people are active enough. The Global Alliance for the Promotion of Physical Activity have recently published a consensus statement with 5 key messages to

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Saddened to learn of Bill’s passing - he was a kind man and a great scientist who made an impact on public health. Thinking of his loved ones sph.uth.edu/news/story/in-…

💔 It is with the heaviest of hearts that we now publicly grieve the loss of Bill Kohl, a foundational presence here at JPAH and a person who positively impacted the professional and personal lives of so many. We'll be publishing tributes later this week. Bill Kohl

You will see many wonderful tributes to Bill Kohl in the coming days -- may they help you process the loss of a unique person (and personality 😉) who was a pioneer in our field. Our current Editors, Melody Ding and Pedro Hallal, offer their own below.

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of our colleague, friend, and beloved faculty member, Bill Kohl’s passing. Dr. Kohl was a dedicated teacher, mentor, researcher, and friend to many.

A small tribute to a giant. Bill Kohl I have no words to express my eternal gratitude and admiration. #PhysicalActivity & #PublicHealth lost a giant, and those of us lucky to have known you lost an incredible human. Available #OpenAccess at Journal of Physical Activity & Health doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2…

🕊️ With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bill Kohl. An ISPAH Founder, we express deep gratitude for his contributions to ISPAH and the broader Physical Activity research community. ISPAH remains steadfast in continuing Bill's legacy for future generations🙏

I am still in deep sadness and shock🥲. The field of #PhysicalActivity could not have been the same without him and will not be the same without him. Bill Kohl your passion, wisdom and generosity will be forever missed 💔 your positive impact will live on forever We miss you❤️

JPAH Editor Emerita Loretta DiPietro wrote a heartfelt tribute to Bill Kohl: "We were the academic equivalent of an 'old married couple' who knew exactly what the other was thinking before they spoke. Now I have to speak of him in the past tense." 😢 🔗doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2…

More play and fewer screens: a way to improve preschoolers’ mental health? Dr Kathryn Hesketh & Professor Helen Dodd report findings from the British Preschool-children's Play Survey. doi.org/10.1016/S0140-… #screentime #play #mentalhealth #childhealth

🔥Hot off the press! #NewPublication Oxford Textbook of Children's Sport and Exercise Medicine (4th ed) Definitive single-volume reference in the field 🙌 🔗 Read now: bit.ly/3uDeu13 #ExerciseMedicine #SportScience #SportMed Oxford Academic @OUPMedicine Willem van Mechelen, dr. h.c. (VUB, Brussels)

British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) Oxford Academic @OUPMedicine Willem van Mechelen, dr. h.c. (VUB, Brussels) Exciting update from British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) on the latest edition of the Oxford Textbook of Children's Sport and Exercise Medicine! 📚 It's crucial to have comprehensive, up-to-date resources in our field to ensure the well-being of young athletes. For those looking for more tailored

📣 Have you checked out the #NewRelease Oxford Textbook of Children's Sport and Exercise Medicine (4th edition) y‍et? Dive into the definitive reference in the field! 📘🌟 🔗 bit.ly/3wfmkOS @OUPMedicine Oxford University Press Willem van Mechelen, dr. h.c. (VUB, Brussels)

"Exercise is medicine" is a powerful message to those with chronic disease, but how well is it received? Insight into #physicalactivity behaviors in people with & without health conditions helps pave the way to improved strategies & guidelines doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2… #openaccess

🔥NEW 4th edition: Oxford Textbook of Children’s Sport and Exercise Medicine Dig deeper with #Insights from the authors ☑️ New blog bit.ly/3VffRO4 🎧 #TopTips podcast bit.ly/4dWYWr0 Order yours now! Willem van Mechelen, dr. h.c. (VUB, Brussels) OUP Medicine Oxford University Press Chloë Williamson Liam West

📢 Join the conversation with Prof. Neil Armstrong and Prof. Willem Van Mechelen about the NEW 4th edition: Oxford Textbook of Children’s Sport and Exercise Medicine 🎧 Listen to the #TopTips podcast: bit.ly/4dWYWr0 Willem van Mechelen, dr. h.c. (VUB, Brussels) OUP Medicine Oxford University Press Liam West

🔥 Ignite your learning with the latest 4th edition of Oxford Textbook of Children's Sport and Exercise Medicine! Dive into key clinical messages with our BJSM blog 👉 bit.ly/3VffRO4 Willem van Mechelen, dr. h.c. (VUB, Brussels) @OUPMedicine Oxford University Press