In a previous paper, as the first of a series of three on the importance of characteristics and
modalities of physical activity (PA) and exercise in the management of cardiovascular health …

Primary care providers (PCPs) can empower their patients to make health-promoting
behavior changes. Many guidelines recommend that PCPs counsel overweight and obese …

British Psychology Society Textbook of the Year 2020 Why do people who are more socially
connected live longer and have better health than those who are socially isolated? Why are …

Background: Smoking is a major public health problem. Although physicians have a key role
in the fight against smoking, some of them are still smoking. Thus, we aimed to conduct a …

To examine whether physical activity on prescription in routine primary care patients would
influence physical activity level and quality of life 6 months later. In 2001–2003, 13 Swedish …

This paper presents the findings of a qualitative study conducted in the United Kingdom of
the perceptions of overweight individuals, as well as health professionals and policy makers …

Introduction Every year 1.5 million new cancer cases are diagnosed in Latin America and
the Caribbean (LAC). Of these, about 40% could be prevented. Health illiteracy has been …

Background: Although the benefits of physical activity are well acknowledged, a high
percentage of Saudi population, especially females, remain essentially physically inactive …

Background Smoking cessation advice by GPs is an effective and cost-effective intervention,
but is not implemented as widely as it could be. Aim This wide-ranging Europe-wide …

The actual causes of premature adult deaths, the preponderance of noncommunicable
chronic diseases, and their associated costs are related to unhealthy behaviors, such as …