Research Impact: Cohort studies have demonstrated an association between participation in muscle strengthening activities and a reduction in all‐cause, cardiovascular, cancer, and chronic lower respiratory tract disease mortality (Stamatakis 2018; Zhao 2020), and reduced risk of type […]
Research Impact: This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the acute effects of interrupting prolonged sitting with frequent short bouts of standing and light-intensity walking on biomarkers of cardiometabolic health, such as postprandial glucose and insulin. The […]
Research Impact: Exercise is increasingly studied for treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD). Here, we examined the effects of a single bout of exercise on alcohol craving, variability in response, and factors associated with improved […]
Research Impact: This systematic review examines the reported prevalence of sufficient physical activity among adults in Arab countries. While life expectancy in the Eastern Mediterranean Region has increased considerably over the past 50 years, the rise […]
Walking is the most popular physical activity among adults. As walking does not require special skills, facilities or equipment, it can be performed in the course of daily transport, recreation or occupational activities. Walking outdoors […]
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