Active children do better at school. So how do we keep teens in sport? Great write up on our latest publication 👇smh.com.au/national/active-c…

RT @fiona_bull: Have you heard about the new WHO global data on physical activity 👉 WHO report: tinyurl.com/4bwmfy8a Full paper LGH: htt…

Interested in new data on global levels of physical inactivity and WHO projections for 2030 ....... See new paper in The Lancet Global Health tinyurl.com/39ysuhx6 @harryrutter @WHO @BBCWorld @Ruediger_Krech @ncdalliance @un_ncd @iocmedia @UN_Women @UNESCO @ISPAH

One for the weekend… Increased rates of participation in running, regardless of its dose, would probably lead to substantial improvements in population health and longevity. bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/15/8…

A new study by @mnoetel (@UQ_news) colleagues shows you may be able to walk, run, lift or dance away depression. And the more intense your exercise program, the better. theconversation.com/running-…

Quebec City plans to build massive 150-km all-season cycling network over the next 10 years. buff.ly/3ODlQIZ

Health body, healthy brain: School sport doesn't compete with academics, it enhances it. Adolescents who are active, & stay active, have lower absenteeism, better attention & working memory, & higher odds of studying at university doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2023-05… Currently 🆓to read

A #lowcarb diet can reverse #type2diabetes, but evidence is mounting that it also improves #type1diabetes. This new study that explored the role of #lowcarb diets on diabetes control in #type1diabetes concluded: "These preliminary findings suggest that a professionally supported LC diet may lead to improvements in markers of blood glucose control and quality of life with reduced exogenous insulin requirements and no evidence of increased hypoglycaemia or ketoacidosis risk in adults with T1D." That a low-carb diet isn't the standard of cure for T1DM is bizarre. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3743…

Team sports develop important social and mental skills in children and teens. Our latest research also shows that continued sports participation during school years was linked to lower absenteeism, school completion, and better attention and memory 👉doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2023-05…

Here are some ways to reduce your cancer risk: 🚭 Don’t use tobacco 🏊 Exercise regularly 🌽 Eat more fruits and vegetables ✅ Maintain a healthy weight 🍷 Limit alcohol consumption Let's beat cancer! #WorldCancerDay

In our new paper in @Transport_ELS, we interviewed 40 potential bike riders across Melbourne. We found need for a connected network of protected infrastructure and slow speeds (30km/h) to support more trips by bike. Available Open Access here: sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

New @WHO report on #RoadSafety gives some cause for celebration – 5% ↓ in deaths (16% ↓ in death rates) since 2010, despite doubling of vehicle fleet & population increasing by 1 billion. This should give us energy to redouble efforts. #RethinkMobility bit.ly/48j6VuV

More school sport, better school scores? Encouraging children to continue to participate in organized #sport throughout their #school career is associated with several academic & educational benefits ✏️ 🔗doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2023-05… Currently 🆓to read

Did you know? Physical activity helps prevent diseases. If you’re not used to being active, start small & gradually work your way up. Your body & mind will thank you. #BeActive

📣 The Twelve Messages of Christmas 🎄 (to keep people physically active) 💪 🏃‍♀️ NEW Christmas #BJSMBlog 🎅 How can we encourage Stepping Into Christmas? 👣 Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/48hHERJ

Interesting read: A systematic review and meta-analysis of drop-out from team sport among adolescents Evidence shows that learning new skills and improving individual abilities helps keep adolescents motivated to play team sports. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

Opportunity to help promote & share stories about joy of #BeActive & special prize in 5th #HealthForAll Film Festival @WHO 2024. 🎬Unleash your creativity! Please share Submit a #Film4health before 31 Jan 2024. Find more detail▶️ who.int/initiatives/health-f…