Despite extensive use over 40 years, physical activity questionnaires still show limited reliability and validity. Measurements have value in indicating conditions where an increase in physical ...

The modern “office girlie” often finds herself juggling a demanding 9-to-5 job with a myriad of personal responsibilities. While professional success is important, it’s crucial to remember that ...

Participating in organized sports at age 11 correlated with lower risks of mental health diagnoses for girls and boys, the researchers wrote.

Did you know that physical activity recommendations change as we age? It's true! Today, we're bringing you a complete and friendly guide to help you stay active at every stage of your life and ...

Objective To summarise the current evidence on the effects of physical activity (PA) interventions on cognitive and academic performance in children, and formulate research priorities and ...

Becoming as active as the top 25% of the US population could extend your life expectancy, a new study has found.

Find out about the University of Bristol's MSc in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health, including structure, entry requirements and career prospects.

Regular physical activity is important at any age, but especially for older adults. Physical activity keeps muscles, joints, and bones healthy, it also reduces your disease risk, and more. Are you ...

However, for many people, these added years do not mean healthy years. More than 80% of adults do not meet the recommendations for physical activity from the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines.

Regular exercise is an excellent way to boost your mood and get in shape. Here are the mental health benefits of exercise and how working out can help with depression.