The Journal of Physical Activity and Health publishes original research and review papers examining the relationship between physical activity and health, studying physical activity as an exposure as well as an outcome. As an exposure, the journal publishes articles examining how physical activity influences all aspects of health. As an outcome, the journal invites papers that examine the behavioral, community, and environmental interventions that may affect physical activity on an individual and/or population basis. The Journal of Physical Activity and Health is an interdisciplinary journal published for researchers in fields of chronic disease (e.g., cancer, heart disease, mental health, weight control, neurologic deficits, etc.) in which physical activity may play a role in prevention, treatment, or rehabilitation.
A new University of Saskatchewan (USask) study has found that stretching is superior to brisk walking for reducing blood pressure in people with high blood pressure or who are at risk of developing elevated blood pressure ...
Jan 14, 2021
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Salsa dancers are less likely to get injured while dancing than people taking part in Spanish, aerobic or Zumba dancing, according to new research.
Sep 17, 2018
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Researchers from The University of Queensland have found women can retain the benefits of exercise during their 20s, going on to have better heart health later in life.
Sep 15, 2023
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Regular physical activity is one of the most effective ways to promote health and well-being and reduce chronic disease risk. However, many Americans fall short of the amount of regular physical activity needed to reap these ...
Apr 7, 2023
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Researchers report that a single, 20-minute session of Hatha yoga significantly improved participants' speed and accuracy on tests of working memory and inhibitory control, two measures of brain function associated with the ...
Jun 5, 2013
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Only one in 30 children does the recommended amount of daily physical activity, new research suggests.
Oct 31, 2018
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You might assume that portraying video games as bad for your health would be as easy as shooting ducks on an old Nintendo.
Oct 29, 2020
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Fifty-three percent of six-year-olds met the recommended daily guidelines for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in a study carried out pre-pandemic by researchers at the universities of Cambridge and Southampton.
Aug 11, 2022
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On her way out of the pediatrician's office with her son, Becky Loftus noticed a flyer seeking adolescents interested in learning about nutrition, exercise and maybe shedding a few pounds in the process. Intrigued, she inquired ...
Nov 6, 2014
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Children's heavy digital media use is associated with a risk of being overweight later in adolescence. Physical activity protects children from the adverse effects of digital media on their weight later in adolescence.
Aug 9, 2021
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