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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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Pharmacists’ contributions to physical activity promotion
What is it about? Physical activity (PA) plays a critical role in the management of type 2 diabetes (T2DM), contributing to improved glycemic control, reduced cardiovascular risk, and enhanced quality of life. Despite well-documented benefits, the influence of PA on T2DM progression and patient-related outcomes…
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Queer Run CBR is more than just an LGBTIQA+ run club
Australian run club, Queer Run CBR, is a community where everyone, regardless of background and ability, can come together to move and connect. What is it about? In January 2024, Alex Lia founded Queer Run CBR, an LGBTIQA+ run club based in Canberra, Australia, to…
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Bike Bus as Playful Independence
The movement developing children’s independence in a fun and playful way On International Day of Play, Kate Collier from Play Worcester in the UK reflects on how an active mobility practice is injecting playful time into children’s journey to school. ———– The amount of freedom…
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Running: A Global Movement for Health, Sustainability, and Social Cohesion
We are currently experiencing the third boom in running participation. Running has become one of the most popular physical activities worldwide, engaging millions of people across different age groups and countries. Participation rates range from 8.5% to 11.3% among adults across the Americas and the…
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Running Sustainably into World Environment Day
ISPAH member reflects on low waste initiatives in the hill running community. There is a reciprocal relationship between climate change, environmental impacts and the various domains (e.g. active transportation, sports, leisure-time or outdoor physical activities) of physical activity. Mass participation sporting events that see participants,…
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Time Wounds all Heels
A physiotherapist’s suggestions on how to limit your running injuries. It’s “Global Running Day” on June 4th. There seems to be a “Global” celebratory day for everything in this Brave New World – hooray, here’s your Participation Award. However, as much as I’d like to…
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Pedal for Change: Celebrating World Bicycle Day
A global movement that highlights the power of bicycles for sustainability, health, and social impact. Why celebrate world bicycle day? Since its establishment in 2018, World Bicycle Day has been celebrated annually on June 3rd by cycling advocates around the globe. Spearheaded by the government…
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WHO Civil Society Working Group Calls for Action on NCDs
On 2 May 2025, the WHO Civil Society Working Group on Noncommunicable Diseases (CSWG) presented its Consensus Statement at the Multi-stakeholder Hearing for the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health, held in New York. This hearing was an important milestone of the third cycle (3rd cycle) of the CSWG, which brings together…
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Bill Kohl Peer Review Academy: Applications open until June 15
We’re excited to announce that applications for the second cohort of the Bill Kohl Peer Review Academy are open until June 15, 2025. The Academy supports early career researchers in developing their peer review skills through mentorship from experienced reviewers in the field of physical…
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An Update from ISPAH on the WHO Civil Society Working Group on NCDs: Shaping the Road to the 4th UN High-Level Meeting
ISPAH, as part of the WHO Civil Society Working Group on NCDs, provided input into the Multistakeholder Hearing for the 4th UN High Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health On Friday 2nd May 2025, the President of the United Nations (UN) convened a Multistakeholder…
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World Health Day 2025: The Role of Physical Activity in Maternal and Newborn Health
Every mother and baby deserve a healthy start in life. Yet, every seven seconds, a preventable maternal or newborn death occurs worldwide (WHO, 2025). This World Health Day, observed on 7 April 2025, marks the launch of a global year-long campaign: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures. Led…
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