First MOOC to deliver & evaluate #PhysicalActivity promotion • #GetActiveMOOC • @UoE_PAHRC
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined December 2015
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Mental illnesses affect 20% of people annually. Here are five things I learned from being diagnosed and treated for #depression. #Mentalhealth – at Vancouver, British Columbia
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Perceptions of physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines among end-users and stakeholders (Hollman+ 2022)
doi.org/10.1186/s12966-022-0…
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On #WorldMentalHealthDay, remember that regular physical activity can improve your physical health, mental health, and mood. bit.ly/3e6C1Ps #ActivePeople
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Gamification on Physical Activity: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
jmir.org/2022/1/e26779/
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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
@AFaigenbaum @DrRSLloyd @DrJonOliver
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Your body on walking.. good for the body and good for the brain...
@healthystadia -it's important to promote walking and cycling at all opportunities- and sports organisations can play their part. #BeActive #Sport4Health
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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 @SarahLenzLock
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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
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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
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Here is a reminder of our keynote speakers... starting off Day 1 is @nanettemutrie and @narrowboat_paul 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
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Physical activity and mental health in children and adolescents: An updated review of reviews and an analysis of causality
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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
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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
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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/e118…
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Exercise reduces depression and anxiety and helps you feel happy. #PhysicalActivity #Move #BeActive minnpost.com/second-opinion/…
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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
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Physical activity can improve sleep quality. New SR and MA out. peerj.com/articles/5172/
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Strength training as we get older is vital to maintaining independence, a high quality of life and preventing poor health.
#exercise #strengthtraining #elderly #seniors
drscottlear.com/2018/07/11/w… via @DrScottLear
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The @WHO releases ‘More people active for a healthier world’ a global action plan on physical activity: blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2018/06/0… #BeActive
