Physical Activity Related Content
The Netherlands: Promoting physical and mental wellbeing
The Netherlands’ Ministry of Health, Welfare & Sport is responsible for promoting physical and mental wellbeing, social infrastructure and active lifestyles through participation in sport, as this article details.
Study reveals least active regions in England
Golfsupport illustrates the least active regions in the UK and the London boroughs who need to take part in more physical activity.
Primary school PE could be ‘transformed for a generation’ by new funding
Training for teachers, more varied activities, and new equipment to get classes moving are helping to usher in a ‘once in a generation’ transformation of primary school PE across schools in England
PHE launch new physical activity resource for health professionals
Public Health England, Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine and Sport England have joined forces to release a new physical activity resource for professionals in the healthcare sector.
Research reveals adolescents should go to the gym to reduce the risk of disability
A new study has revealed that muscular weakness is directly linked with disability later on in life, but exercise could help reduce the risk
Fitness providers support the government’s new childhood obesity strategy
According to latest research, nearly a third of children today aged two to 15 are classed as overweight or obese and younger generations are experiencing childhood obesity at earlier ages.
Physical activity and ageing: Recommendations that will translate into greater practice
Isabelle J. Dionne, Professor at Université deSherbrooke provides a compelling analysis of physical activity (PA) and ageing, focussing on how to develop recommendations that will translate into greater practice
Physical Activity and Nutrition INfluences In ageing (PANINI)
Prof. Anna C. Whittaker from University of Birmingham’s School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences looks at the need for ageing research in Europe
Current demographic trends indicate that by the year 2020, almost 1 in 5 of the European population will be aged 65 years or over. Although life...
A modern, accessible and equitable health care system
Open Access Government sheds light on the priorities of Sweden’s Minister for Social Security, Annika Strandhäll to promote a modern, accessible and equitable health care system
Sweden’s Ministry of Health and Social Affairs is responsible for all issues that fall under the concern of the welfare of society. This predominantly...
Middle-aged people urged to be more active to stay healthy
Health officials are urging middle-aged people to be more active and incorporate at least 10- minutes of brisk exercise into their day to stay healthy
Connecting the dots between physical and mental health
Ophelie Martin, Communications Officer at Mental Health Europe shares insights on the link between physical and mental health, illustrating facts with her own personal story.
According to the World Health Organization, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or...
