Tag Archives: physical

Health Risks of Physical Inactivity

This article was previously published May 15, 2020, and has been updated with new information. Decades of fitness research remind us that physical activity is one of the best preventive measures available. It’s one of the pillars of good health alongside nutrition, sleep and hydration. Evidence has demonstrated the effect that exercise has on sleep… Read More: Health Risks of Physical Inactivity »

‘It’s very important that people suffering from cancer have someone to talk to… the emotional side is as big as the physical’

Everyone knows that it’s good to talk but sometimes when you are overwhelmed by something, sharing the details can be almost too painful. However, Roxana Nicoleta Dumitru knows the true meaning of ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’, as the 23-year-old has just been through a very gruelling few years after being diagnosed out… Read More: ‘It’s very important that people suffering from cancer have someone… »

Who global strategy on diet and physical activity

View 3 excerpts, cites methods. The World Health Report , Reducing risks, promoting healthy life. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. The overall goal of the strategy was to promote and protect health through healthy eating and physical activity. Overweight and obesity in the United States: prevalence and trends, A global response to a global problem: the… Read More: Who global strategy on diet and physical activity »