Physical activity (PA) is a cost-effective and non-pharmacological foundation for the
prevention and management of chronic and complex diseases. Healthcare professionals …

Mortality benefits from exercise are similar to pharmacologic interventions for secondary
prevention of coronary heart disease, stroke rehabilitation, treatment for heart failure and …

Background: This study provides an update on the amount and type of physical activity
education occurring in medical education in the United States in 2013. It is the first study to …

The health benefits of physical activity (PA) are acknowledged and promoted by the
scientific community, especially within primary care. However, there is little evidence that …

Morbidity and mortality from preventable, non-communicable chronic disease (NCD)
threatens the health of our populations and our economies. The accumulation of vast …

Objective Physical inactivity is a public health priority and embedding promotion of physical
activity (PA) within healthcare systems is an important lever for change. Many factors …

Background Despite a large evidence base to demonstrate the health benefits of regular
physical activity (PA), few physicians incorporate PA counseling into office visits. Inadequate …

The US population is plagued by physical inactivity, lack of cardiorespiratory fitness, and
sedentary lifestyles, all of which are strongly associated with the emerging epidemic of …

Bridging the knowing–doing gap in the prevention of chronic disease requires deep
appreciation and understanding of the complexities inherent in behavioral change …

Physical activity (PA) is a key component of healthy lifestyle and disease prevention. In
contrast, physical inactivity accounts for a significant proportion of premature deaths …