Background Perceived and objectively-assessed aspects of the neighbourhood physical
environment have been postulated to be key contributors to regular engagement in active …

A diverse, cross-sectorial group of partners, stakeholders and researchers, collaborated to
develop an evidence-informed Position Statement on active outdoor play for children aged 3 …

Nature underpins human well-being in critical ways, especially in health. Nature provides
pollination of nutritious crops, purification of drinking water, protection from floods, and …

Background: The Global Matrix 4.0 on physical activity (PA) for children and adolescents
was developed to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the global variation in …

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted human health worldwide. In these unprecedented
times, the benefits of urban parks for residents have gained attention. However, few studies …

Public open spaces such as parks and green spaces are key built environment elements
within neighbourhoods for encouraging a variety of physical activity behaviours. Over the …

OBJECTIVES: Local availability of green space has been associated with a wide range of
health benefits. Possible causative mechanisms underpinning the green space and health …

CONTEXT: Research examining the association between environmental attributes and
physical activity among youth is growing. An updated review of literature is needed to …

Research is now required on factors influencing adults' sedentary behaviors, and effective
approaches to behavioral-change intervention must be identified. The strategies for …

Physical activity is one of the most efficacious pathways to promoting mental and physical
health, preventing disease, and, most important during the COVID-19 pandemic, bolstering …