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Technology Unlocking Active Lives for People with Disabilities
What is it about? Physical activity has been central in the life of our species for most of it’s history, and thus shaped our physiology during evolution (1). Among people with disabilities, participation in physical activity is often significantly lower compared to those without disabilities…
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How do New Zealand adolescents get around?
Understanding how environment shapes adolescents’ independence, physical activity, and travel choices What is it about? Active transport, such as walking, cycling, or other non-motorised ways of getting around, is one of the simplest and most effective ways for adolescents to stay active in daily life.…
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Heritage-Inspired Desert Programs
Traditional Emirati walking routes transformed into accessible physical activity programs for older adults with remarkable health outcomes What is it about? As the sun rises over golden dunes, 63-year-old Fatima adjusts her hiking stick and smiles at her walking group. “I haven’t felt this strong…
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WalkSoccer: Building Community and Health Through Play
A slower-paced game helping adults 60+ stay active and socially connected. What is it about? WalkSoccer is a slower, low-impact version of the world’s favorite sport with two key rules: no running and no contact. It keeps the fun, tactics and teamwork of traditional soccer…
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Don’t Miss a Beat: Mobilizing the Physical Activity Workforce to Address Hypertension
A call to action for physical activity leaders to help close the global hypertension care gap. Hypertension is one of the most preventable contributors to heart disease, and physical activity is one of the most powerful tools we have to address it. Yet globally, physical…
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Engaging older adults in meaningful physical activity: It’s a balancing act!
Physical activity is essential for maximising health, wellbeing and independence in older age – even small amounts help, and balance-focused exercise is especially effective for preventing falls. Yet many older adults struggle to stay active, and broad participation remains a challenge. So how can we…
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The Around the Clock Terminology Consortium
A global consensus on terminology to discuss the 24-hour cycle of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep.
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Honouring Indigenous Youth Through Land and Water Wellness
This World Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrate culture-driven physical activity that is community-led What is it about? Indigenous Peoples are the leaders of wholistic health and well-being by being active on the land and water. In celebration of World Indigenous Peoples Day, we share the ShQUooz…
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Movement Is Medicine: Ignite Health Through Everyday Activity
A roadmap of simple, research‑proven activities to prevent chronic disease and strengthen recovery for lifelong wellness. Why Movement Is Medicine Physical inactivity is one of the leading silent drivers of the global chronic disease burden. According to the World Health Organization it contributes to over…
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Complex systems to understand injuries in runners
What is it about? The health benefits of running are well established, but the high incidence of injuries remains an important challenge. How can we better address this issue? Running-related injuries (RRI) and current limitations RRI prevalence ranges from 10.9% to 74%, with direct and…
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Women in Motion: Canoeing and Physical Teleconditioning after Breast Cancer
Hybrid University Extension Program promotes access to canoeing and online physical exercise for women after breast cancer What is it about? The Remama Program was established in 2013, as an initiative led by a physiatrist from the Cancer Institute of the state of São Paulo,…
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Promoting Walking and Cycling: A toolkit of Policy Options
Photo Credit: Gregore Iven Mielke New WHO resource aligns with ISPAH’s 8 Investments to promote walking and cycling through systems-based change What is it about? The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new policy toolkit to help governments, city planners, and health professionals promote…
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