Non-communicable disease is a leading threat to global health. Physical inactivity is a large
contributor to this problem; in fact, the WHO ranks it as the fourth leading risk factor for …

Introduction The benefits of physical activity for people living with long-term conditions
(LTCs) are well established. However, the risks of physical activity are less well …

Physical inactivity and sedentary time are associated with all-cause mortality, chronic non-
communicable diseases and falls in the elderly. Objective of this review is to assess and …

Background Physical inactivity is a global public health challenge. Physical activity (PA)
promotion in healthcare delivery systems is effective to reduce physical inactivity. A primary …

Introduction Cardiovascular disease and dementia share a number of risk factors including
hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, smoking, obesity, diabetes and physical inactivity …

Background Our main objective in the current study was to evaluate the long-term
effectiveness (12 months from baseline) of I Move (a web-based computer tailored physical …

Background Internet-based interventions are a promising strategy for promoting healthy
lifestyle behaviors. These have a tremendous potential for delivering electronic health …

Background Physical activity prevents or delays progression of impaired glucose tolerance
in high-risk individuals. Physical activity promotion should serve as a basis in diabetes care …

Introduction The aim of the study was to determine the influence of the personal factors, such
as body mass index (BMI), of general practitioners (GPs), and their counseling on weight …

Background A large proportion of staff working in hospital settings are overweight or obese,
have poor dietary habits and low physical activity levels. The workplace is a priority setting …