Sentences with phrase «evidence for physical activity»

«The evidence for physical activity being protective against fractures is huge,» he says.

Not exact matches

Of course, not every mental activity can or should be performed while walking, but this new research reinforces anecdotal evidence and other research findings that suggest being too tightly chained to our desks is bad for our minds as well as our physical health.

The McKinsey Global Institute, for instance, classifies taxation as one of the least effective obesity interventions, with «No direct evidence for change in weight or change in consumption or physical activity levels.»

Is there any evidence that giving kids time to eat a decent lunch, and time for physical activity and social interaction, would hurt, rather than help, their academic performance?

Once you are certain that adding working out and increased physical activity is a healthy choice for you (and evidence supports that it's healthy for most of us!)

«Our study provides additional evidence that exercise plays a protective role against cognitive decline and suggests the need for future research to investigate how physical activity may interact with genetics and decrease Alzheimer's risk.»

As for physical activity, the best evidence in favor of its benefits for the brain comes from Australia.

Of the growing body of research concerning lifestyle and brain health, and also the possibility of reduced risk of Alzheimer's and other dementias, perhaps the strongest and most consistent evidence exists for regular physical activity.

Given the incidence of lung cancer and the associated costs An inexpensive and relatively easy cancer therapy to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life, like physical activity, could be beneficial, especially for therapy, but clinicians underutilize exercise as a therapy, in part due to the lack of evidence - based consensus as to how and when to implement increasing physical activity.

Dr Søren Brage (MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge), joint senior author on the study says: «Providing quantitative estimates regarding the dose - response relationship is essential for approximating how changes in levels of physical activity in the general population would impact disease incidence, and would support more nuanced guidance to the public and evidence - based dialogue in clinical settings.»

It is important for state governments and school administrators to consider this evidence and promote physical activity in the school setting, which is where children spend much of their time.»

A potential explanation for the secular trend may be that while improved treatment for cardiovascular risk factors or complicating diseases has reduced mortality in all weight classes, the effects may have been greater at higher BMI levels than at lower BMI levels.12 Because obesity is a causal risk factor for hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and dyslipidemia,15,19 - 22 obese individuals may have had a higher selective decrease in mortality.18 Indirect evidence of this effect is seen in the findings as the deaths occur at similar time periods in the 3 cohorts, but cohorts recruited at later periods have an increase in the BMI associated with the lowest mortality, possibly suggesting a period effect related to changes in clinical practice, such as improved treatments, or general public health status, such as decreased smoking or increased physical activity.

While nearly all the evidence linking physical activity to cancer risk comes from observational studies — people whose physical activity is followed for diagnoses of cancer — the placebo effect can not be denied.

Pooling evidence from fifteen studies, researchers discovered that self - compassion is positively associated with health promoting behaviors that decrease the risk for disease such as healthy eating, physical activity, sleep hygiene, and stress management.

Sitting for any length of time may not be good for us, as more and more evidence shows that sedentary behaviours including sitting, watching television, using a computer, and driving a car are risk factors, independent of physical activity, for adverse chronic disease in adults such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and much more.

Evidence based, authoritative advice for Americans ages two and up regarding calorie consumption, physical activity to obtain optimal health, informed decisions about choices of food and their nutritional value, as well as ways to reduce chronic conditions and promote overall health are provided as a part of the MyPlate guidelines.

Although calorie restriction and increased physical activity are recommended for weight loss, there is significant evidence that inadequate sleep is contributing to obesity.

In discussing the limited evidence for the «probable» link between red meat and colorectal cancer, the WHO itself concedes that it is not possible to rule out other explanations (which it helpfully describes as «chance, bias or confounding»).2 Harcombe agrees, arguing that even when studies strive to adjust statistically for baseline differences in relevant factors such as socioeconomic status, body mass index, physical activity, smoking status and diabetes, it is impossible to grapple fully with all the factors that differentiate «the couch potato» from «the paleo buff» (her ideal), or to take into account the «chasm» that separates fresh and traditionally preserved meats from modern manufactured meat products.9

There was little evidence of a significant interaction between diet and physical activity (P > 0.10 for the interaction in each cohort).

For instance, the consumption of sugar - sweetened beverages, sweets, and processed foods may make it harder to do so, whereas the consumption of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables might make it easier.4 - 10 Physical activity should also influence long - term weight gain, but evidence to support this expectation has been surprisingly inconsistent.11 - 14 In addition, the duration of television viewing and of sleep may influence energy consumption, energy expenditure, or both.15 - 19 Different lifestyle behaviors have often been evaluated separately, thus limiting relative comparisons or the quantification of combined effects.

Dr. Pate agreed that moderate activity is more difficult to measure and that it is also difficult to communicate the difference between moderate physical activity, which has been shown to have health benefits, versus light activity, for which the evidence is not clear.

«It takes a whole community to raise a child and that is why ukactive needs your help to build the evidence base and shape the physical activity landscape for young people.

A recent paper published by Public Health England, «The link between pupil health and well ‑ being and attainment: A briefing for head teachers, governors and staff in education settings» (November 2014) presented the following evidence: pupils with better health and well ‑ being are likely to achieve better academically; effective social and emotional competencies are associated with greater health and well ‑ being, and better achievement; the culture, ethos and environment of a school influences the health and well - being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of pupils.

Dr Lauren Sherar, Senior Lecturer in Physical Activity and Public Health at Loughborough University, who is an academic advisor for Super Movers said: «There is growing evidence supporting beneficial effects of active learning on education - related outcomes.

It is currently developing a meaningful way to collate evidence of the positive impact of play spaces installed by API members and will be submitting evidence to the new All - Party Commission on Physical Activity to highlight the role for play in tackling the physical inactivity epidemic and improving child health oPhysical Activity to highlight the role for play in tackling the physical inactivity epidemic and improving child health ophysical inactivity epidemic and improving child health outcomes.

A recent paper published by Public Health England, «The link between pupil health and well ‑ being and attainment: A briefing for head teachers, governors and staff in education settings» (November 2014) presented the following evidence: pupils with better health and well ‑ being are likely to achieve better academically; effective social and emotional competencies are associated with greater health and well - being, and better achievement; the culture, ethos and environment of a school influences the health and well ‑ being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of pupils.

In April this year, researchers from eight different countries and a variety of academic backgrounds met in Denmark to reach an evidence - based consensus on the benefits of physical activity for children and young people between the ages of six and 18.

In April this year, researchers from eight different countries and a variety of academic backgrounds gathered in Denmark to reach an evidence - based consensus on the benefits of physical activity for children and young people between the ages of six and 18.

The acquisition of fundamental movement skills (FMS) is in rapid decline in young children, which is particularly concerning when there is strong evidence for a positive association between FMS competency and physical activity uptake in children a...

A study of 1,224 children between the ages of 8 and 11, on skills such as addition, number sequencing, size ordering and sentence memory, found «compelling evidence that physical activity between lessons is a valuable component of the school curriculum, for academic as well as physical development.»

They also review evidence that shows a positive correlation between students» levels of physical fitness and their academic achievement and evidence indicating that regular breaks for physical activity improve cognitive functioning.

For instance, the data obtained from a Fitbit device [29] has been used as evidence of an individual's diminished physical activity resulting from a work - related injury in a Canadian personal injury case.

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There is also some evidence that parental modeling of physical activity and concern for fitness is associated with greater levels of physical activity among adolescents, although that relationship is less consistent [11, 14].

Perhaps the most widely examined effect of poor vision is difficulty in the ability to carry out day - to - day physical activities, and studies consistently have found evidence for adverse effects (Crews, Jones, & Kim, 2006; Gunnel & Nordholm, 1999; Horowitz, 2004; LaForge, Spector, & Sternberg, 1992; Travis, Boerner, Reinhardt, & Horowitz, 2004).

The depression stream comprises the following component modules known to be effective for people with depression: evidence - based information about depression, with information about the effectiveness of medical, psychological and alternative therapies; cognitive behaviour therapy; interpersonal psychotherapy; physical activity; and relaxation.

The evidence reviewed here is largely inconclusive with respect to impact on children's physical activity, but indicates that digital technology seems to be beneficial for children's social relationships.

These included: psychiatric disorder (duration and severity between ages 15 and 32 years, coded into none (59 %, no evidence of psychiatric disorders), mild (37 %, minor or inconsequential nervous disorders) or severe (5 %, psychiatric episodes of more than a year's duration, or any out - patient or in - patient episodes for psychiatric disorder); neuroticism and extraversion (measured at age 26 years by the Maudsley Personality Inventory14); chronic illness (physical, non-fatal conditions in 14 % of parents between ages 20 — 25 years); physical activity (frequency and duration in the preceding month collected at age 36 years.