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Can implementation intentions and text messages promote brisk walking? A randomized trial. [PDF]

, 2010
Objective: To test the efficacy in promoting brisk walking of two theory-based interventions that incorporate implementation intentions and text message (Short Message Service; SMS) reminders directed at one’s walking-related plans or goals.
Hurling, R, Perugini, M, Prestwich, AJ
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Adherence to Behavioral Weight Management: A Scoping Review of Definitions, Measurement, and Components

Obesity Reviews, Volume 27, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Adherence to weight management is an essential indicator of weight management success. However, the conceptualization and operationalization of adherence show substantial variability, posing limitations for research, surveillance efforts, policy formulation, and comparisons across studies.
Deng Wang, Miguel A. Rojo‐Tirado, Pedro J. Benito, Jacobo Á. Rubio‐Arias, Domingo J. Ramos‐Campo, Marta Moreira Marques   +5 more
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Physical activity of children from a small rural town, South Africa

South African Family Practice, 2016
Introduction: Physical activity plays an integral role in the normal physical, mental, social and cognitive development of children. One of the main reasons for overweight children in low- and middle-income countries like South Africa is inactivity. This
E. Minnaar, C. C. Grant, L. Fletcher
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Validity of the new lifestyles NL-1000 accelerometer for measuring time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in school settings [PDF]

, 2010
Current interest in promoting physical activity in the school environment necessitates an inexpensive, accurate method of measuring physical activity in such settings.
American College of Sports Medicine, Cohen J., David A. Rowe, David McMinn, Department of Health, Physical Activity, Health Improvement and Prevention, Fairclough S., Freedson P. S., Louise Nicol, Mahar M. T., Michelle Stark, Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, Puyau M. R., Sallis J. F., Scruggs P. W., Treuth M. S., United States Department of Health and Human Services   +15 more
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Phase 2 trial of exercise and low‐dose ibuprofen for cancer‐related cognitive impairment in patients receiving chemotherapy

Cancer, Volume 132, Issue 8, 15 April 2026.
Abstract Background Interventions for cancer‐related cognitive impairment are understudied, particularly during therapy. Methods Patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy reporting cognitive problems were randomized to one of four study arms for 6 weeks in this phase 2 randomized controlled trial with a 2 × 2 factorial design.
Michelle C. Janelsins, Riham A. Alieldin, Tyler Holler, Hongying Sun, Po‐Ju Lin, Michelle Shayne, Alissa Huston, Kassandra Doyle, Michelle Porto, Mohamedtaki Tejani, Bryan Thompson, Allison Magnuson, Marcia Krebs, Richard F. Dunne, Supriya G. Mohile, Chin‐Shang Li, Umang Gada, Ajay Dhakal, Aram F. Hezel, Marcus S. Noel, Alok A. Khorana, Brian D. Yirinec, Nayana Kamath, David W. Dougherty, Tim A. Ahles, Gary R. Morrow, Karen M. Mustian   +26 more
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Effect of a pedometer-based walking challenge on increasing physical activity levels amongst hospital workers

Archives of Public Health, 2019
Background More than 50% of Qatari adults are physically inactive. The workplace is an excellent environment to implement cost-effective, efficient behavioural physical activity (PA) interventions to increase PA.
Abdulla S. Al-Mohannadi, Suzan Sayegh, Izzeldin Ibrahim, Ahmad Salman, Abdulaziz Farooq   +4 more
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An observational study of spectators' step counts and reasons for attending a professional golf tournament in Scotland [PDF]

, 2017
Background Spectators at several hundred golf tournaments on six continents worldwide may gain health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) during their time at the event. This study aims to investigate spectators' reasons for attending and assess spectator
Archibald, Daryll, Grant, Liz, Griffin, Steffan Arthur, Hawkes, Roger, Kelly, Paul, Murray, Andrew D., Mutrie, Nanette, Schiphorst, Chloe, Scott, Hilary, Turner, Kieran   +9 more
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Mobile Health Technology Ownership and Use Among Cancer Survivors in a Health System

Cancer Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Physical activity (PA) is associated with improved health outcomes among cancer survivors (CS), yet PA participation and access to PA programs in cancer care are low. Mobile health (mHealth) technologies such as wearable activity trackers and smartphone lifestyle applications are promising strategies to promote PA among CS. However,
Shirlene D. Wang, Jing Song, Julia Pincever, Julia Frey, Payton Solk, Kristina Hasanaj, Melanie Wolter, Lauren E. Wang, Fiona Webb, Siobhan M. Phillips   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

A PhUn Week Incursion in Australia Teaches 3-4 and 5-6 Graders Exercise Physiology-PhUn Week Poster Session EB16 [PDF]

, 2016
In Australia, primary schools grades 3 and 4 are combined in one class (3-4), as is grades 5 and 6 (5-6). To set up the outreach I made direct contact via email with the Assistant Principal.
Halpin, Patricia A.
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Telemonitoring of daily activity and symptom behavior in patients with COPD [PDF]

, 2012
Objectives. This study investigated the activity behavior of patients with COPD in detail compared to asymptomatic controls, and the relationship between subjective and objective activities (awareness), and readiness to change activity behavior. Methods.
Hermens, H.J., Palen, J.A.M. van der, Tabak, M., Tonis, T.M., Valk, P.D. van der, Vollenbroek-Hutten, M.M.R.   +5 more
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