Abstract Context Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common cancers worldwide.
Understanding the epidemiology and risk factors of the disease is paramount to improve …

BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National
Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease …

Background Research on digital games designed to increase physical activity (PA), also
known as exergames or active video games (AVGs), has proliferated over the past 2 …

OBJECTIVE To investigate the association between accelerometer-derived physical activity
energy expenditure (PAEE) and incident type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a cohort of middle-aged …

In Europe alone, on a yearly basis, millions of people need an appropriate exercise
prescription to prevent the occurrence or progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD). A …

Physical activity is consistently associated with reduced mortality, decreased risk for non-
communicable diseases (NCDs), and improved mental health in observational studies …

Background and objective Physical activity has benefits for the cardiovascular system,
however, what levels and types of activity provide optimal cardiovascular health is unclear …

Pedestrianisation entails the full removal of motorised vehicles. It promotes walking and
active means of transport and has a wide range of benefits in terms of health, the …

Background Indicators of socioeconomic position (SEP) and health behaviours (HB) are
widely used predictors of health variations. Their relative importance is hard to establish …

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition, recommend participation in
moderate-and vigorousintensity aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening activities …