First MOOC to deliver & evaluate #PhysicalActivity promotion • #GetActiveMOOC • @UoE_PAHRC
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20 Dec 2022
Mental illnesses affect 20% of people annually. Here are five things I learned from being diagnosed and treated for #depression. #Mentalhealth
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GetActiveMOOC retweeted
5 Oct 2022
Perceptions of physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines among end-users and stakeholders (Hollman 2022)
doi.org/10.1186/s12966-022-0…
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GetActiveMOOC retweeted
7 Oct 2022
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, remember that regular physical activity can improve your physical health, mental health, and mood. bit.ly/3e6C1Ps #ActivePeople
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Health care providers, do your older patients have challenges with exercising regularly and eating well? Read this article to learn how you can help encourage physical activity and #healthy diets in your older patients: go.nia.nih.gov/3LR7VMH
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GetActiveMOOC retweeted
7 Oct 2022
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Gamification on Physical Activity: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
jmir.org/2022/1/e26779/
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GetActiveMOOC retweeted
11 Aug 2022
It's #ExerciseWithYourChildWeek, meaning it's the perfect time to start the children in your life on the path toward life-long physical activity. Check out these tips from ACSM's Essentials of Youth Fitness.
Download: fal.cn/3qX2S
@AFaigenbaum @DrRSLloyd @DrJonOliver
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GetActiveMOOC retweeted
4 Oct 2022
Your body on walking.. good for the body and good for the brain...
@healthystadia -it's important to promote walking and cycling at all opportunities- and sports organisations can play their part. #BeActive #Sport4Health
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GetActiveMOOC retweeted
26 Feb 2019
A study of Swedish women in their 40s finds those who stay mentally/physically active in midlife have better brain health decades later bit.ly/2BS5Mxj Talk about an #ultraboost! @GetActiveMOOC #GCBH #brainhealth @SarahLenzLock
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GetActiveMOOC retweeted
12 Apr 2019
Using 2 #physicalactivity phenotypes 1) self-reported (n=377,234) and 2) objective accelerometer-based (n=91,084), results suggest physical activity as an effective prevention strategy for #depression. ja.ma/2UynykL
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GetActiveMOOC retweeted
15 Apr 2019
Edge Hill academics have announced the results of a recent UK survey showing that mental illness and poor mental health are commonly experienced by those who play sport, exercise or work in the physical activity sector.
Read more: ehu.ac.uk/5oo
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GetActiveMOOC retweeted
15 Apr 2019
Here is a reminder of our keynote speakers... starting off Day 1 is @nanettemutrie and @narrowboat_paul who will be talking about "Physical Activity for Health: What we must know, what we don’t know and why it matters to sport and exercise scientists." #BASESStuConf2019
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GetActiveMOOC retweeted
9 Apr 2019
Physical activity and mental health in children and adolescents: An updated review of reviews and an analysis of causality
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GetActiveMOOC retweeted
15 Apr 2019
There are always reasons to avoid physical activity: no money, no time, the list goes on and on. Physical activity doesn't need to be time intensive, expensive or specialized. You don't need fancy clothing or tools - get active with the things you already have. #MondayMotivations
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GetActiveMOOC retweeted
15 Apr 2019
Physical activity is one of the most effective ways to lower your chances of heart disease and leads to better brain health, sleep, memory and overall quality of life. Make every move count. #MoveMore #MondayMotivation
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15 Apr 2019
Outcomes from a systematic review and meta-analysis: Proof activity trackers aren’t just a temporary fad: they actually work! mhealth.jmir.org/2019/4/e118…
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12 Jul 2018
Looking for a post doc position? Have background and publication record in CVD epidemiology, physical activity and built environment? Be part of the vibrant team of researchers in the CoHeART working with @DrScottLear See the attached for details.
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GetActiveMOOC retweeted
8 Jul 2018
Exercise reduces depression and anxiety and helps you feel happy. #PhysicalActivity #Move #BeActive minnpost.com/second-opinion/…
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GetActiveMOOC retweeted
11 Jul 2018
Tackling obesity is everyone’s business – there is no single individual, group or organisation that can do this alone. Read our new blog on implementing the Whole Systems Approach to Obesity bit.ly/2L0Oqo0
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GetActiveMOOC retweeted
12 Jul 2018
Physical activity can improve sleep quality. New SR and MA out. peerj.com/articles/5172/
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