Objective: To provide a broad overview of the state of physical activity (PA) research in the
form of (1) definitions of PA,(2) health benefits,(3) prevalence,(4) correlates and (5) …

Purpose This systematic review aims to explain the heterogeneity in results of interventions
to promote physical activity and healthy eating for overweight and obese adults, by exploring …

Background Changing diet and physical activity behaviour is one of the cornerstones of type
2 diabetes treatment, but changing behaviour is challenging. The objective of this study was …

With the significant decrease in physical activity rates, the importance of intervention
programs in the schools, where children spend a significant part of the day, has become …

Motivation is a proximal determinant of behaviour, and increasing motivation is central to
most health behaviour change interventions. This systematic review and meta-analysis …

Background The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the associations
between school-related sedentary behaviours and indicators of health and well-being in …

Background: Many preventable behaviors contribute to adolescent mortality and morbidity.
Non-adherence to preventive measures represents a challenge and has been associated …

More people than ever are living longer with chronic conditions such as obesity, type 2
diabetes, and heart disease. Behavior change for effective self-management can improve …

Purpose The aim of this mixed-studies systematic review was to ascertain the effectiveness
of school-based interventions in increasing physical activity (PA) and/or reducing sedentary …

Wearable activity trackers (wearables) embed numerous behaviour change techniques
(BCTs) that have previously been shown to increase adult physical activity (PA). With few …