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CHILDREN
Mathematica Policy Research and the John
W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities at Stanford University
conducted a randomized controlled trial of Playworks, a nonprofit organization
that delivers a safe, healthy recess in low-income elementary schools in 22
U.S. cities. They collected data from students, teachers and school staff at
the schools that participated in the trial. The findings are reported in four
research briefs; this is the fourth of those briefs.
AM J Prev Med Volume 45, Issue 2, August
2013, Pages 150–157
Higher school-day MVPA was associated
with higher daily MVPA among U.S. youth with no evidence for same-day “compensation.”
Increasing school-based physical activity is a promising approach that can
improve total daily physical activity levels of youth.
OLDER ADULTS
Australasian Journal on Ageing Article
first published online: 3 JUL 2013
DOI: 10.1111/ajag.12076
Ten people with moderate to severe dementia
living in two care facilities engaged in water exercises for strength, balance,
agility and flexibility over 12 weeks. Evaluations were performed by a
registered nurse. Scores showed that participation in the intervention reduced
behavior problems and improved psychological well-being.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The renewed Yukon Active Living Strategy
(2012) is portrayed in a one-page overview (page 18) and builds upon the
original Strategy’s vision. Three guiding principles: Health Equity and
Inclusion, Informed Decision Making, and Shared Responsibility and
Collaboration embody the beliefs upon which the renewed Strategy stands.
Available online 18 July 2013 In Press,
Corrected Proof
Physical activity during and after cancer
treatment has beneficial effects on a number of physical and psychosocial outcomes.
This paper aims to discuss the existing physical activity guidelines for cancer
survivors and to describe future research directions to optimize prescriptions……
In conclusion, current physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors are
generic, and research is needed to develop more personalized physical activity
guidelines.
Here’s yet another reason to get off the
couch: new research findings suggest that regularly breaking a sweat may lower
the risk of having a stroke…..
The WHO/Europe has launched a policy
summary and full report on promoting physical activity in socially
disadvantaged groups. Scientific evidence shows that physical inactivity is a
leading risk factor for ill health, and that these groups tend to have low
levels of activity…... Owing to the wide range of target groups and possible
interventions, the guidance avoids prescriptive recommendations. Nevertheless,
socially disadvantaged groups may need more intensive support at all stages of
a project, delivered through a variety of strategies that go beyond information
provision.
WOMEN
AM J Prev Med Volume 45, Issue 2, August
2013, Pages 217–227
Although studies are limited, on
balance, LTPA prior to, during, and after pregnancy may be important for
reducing the risk of postnatal depression. Further research is required to
determine the optimal dose and domain of physical activity for reducing
postnatal depressive symptoms as well as to examine the link between sedentary
behavior and postnatal depressive symptoms.