Many internet-delivered physical activity behaviour change programs have been developed
and evaluated. However, further evidence is required to ascertain the overall effectiveness …

Physical activity and exercise guidelines for weight management call for at least 60 min of
daily activity. However, these documents fail to acknowledge that almost no obese adults …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to propose and test a conceptual model that explains
the interrelationships among perceived social support, loneliness, physical activity (PA), and …

Physical activity is one of the most important health behaviours associated with the
prevention and management of chronic diseases in older adults, but this potential is often …

Behavior has a broad and central role in health. Behavioral interventions can be effectively
used to prevent disease, improve management of existing disease, increase quality of life …

Background This study examines changes in socio-demographic, environmental and
intrapersonal factors associated with dog acquisition in non-dog owners at baseline to 12 …

Aims and objectives. Study aims were to identify the efficacy of lifestyle health promotion
interventions intended to improve behavioural health risk factors and/or behavioural or …

Background There is a need for cost-effective weight management interventions that primary
care can deliver to reduce the morbidity caused by obesity. Automated web-based …

Scand J Caring Sci; 2011; 25; 62–69 Motivators and barriers to exercise among adults with
a high risk of type 2 diabetes–a qualitative study Purpose: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be …

BACKGROUND: Prolonged sitting, including time spent sitting in cars, is detrimentally
associated with health outcomes. PURPOSE: This study examined whether commuting by …