Atherosclerotic cardiovascular (CV) disease (ASCVD) incidence and mortality rates are
declining in many countries in Europe, but it is still a major cause of morbidity and mortality …

• The specific situation of the patient. Unless otherwise provided for by national regulations,
off-label use of medication should be limited to situations where it is in the patient's interest …

Background: The range of benefits associated with regular physical activity participation is
irrefutable. Despite the well-known benefits, physical inactivity remains one of the major …

The SMART acronym (eg, Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timebound) is a
highly prominent strategy for setting physical activity goals. While it is intuitive, and its …

Background This is an updated version of the original Cochrane Review published in the
Cochrane Library 2013, Issue 9. Despite good evidence for the health benefits of regular …

Multicomponent behavior change interventions are typically used in weight management,
but results are largely heterogeneous and modest. Determining which techniques (behavior …

As modern lifestyles offer ever more opportunities for a sedentary existence, physical activity
has become, for many, a marginal aspect of life. Too little physical activity is linked to …

Background Sedentary behavior occurs largely subconsciously, and thus specific behavior
change techniques are needed to increase conscious awareness of sedentary behavior …

Goal-setting is a widely used and accepted strategy for promoting physical activity. Locke
and Latham's goal-setting theory is the primary theoretical framework for setting goals in …

Background Physical activity can improve health and wellbeing after cancer and may reduce
cancer recurrence and mortality. To achieve such long-term benefits cancer survivors must …