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Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 2008 To provide a summary of the research on the effects of exercise on cancer survivors during and following cancer treatment.Electronic data bases, published studies and review articles.While there is a growing body of research on the effects of exercise on cancer survivors, evidence is growing to support exercise interventions to improve quality of life ...
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Physical Activity and Exercise [PDF]
Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, 2014 Exercise has been prescribed for diabetes treatment since at least 600 B.C. The early East Indian text, the Shushruta, described a reduction in the sweetness of urine from diabetic patients after exercise. One might think that very little could be left to discover in the field of exercise and diabetes, yet surprisingly this is far from the truth ...
Michael, Riddell +4 more
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Maturational differences in physical self-perceptions and the relationship with physical activity in early adolescent girls [PDF]
, 2007 This cross-sectional study examined the effect of physical self-perceptions and maturation on physical activity, and considered the influence of maturation and age on physical self-perceptions in early adolescent girls (n = 208; mean age = 11.83 ± 0.39 ...
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BMC Public Health, 2016 Background PE lessons are the formal opportunity in schools for promotion of physical activity and fitness. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a pilot PE intervention on physical activity, fitness, and psychosocial outcomes.
Stuart J. Fairclough +5 more
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BMC Public Health, 2018 Background Schools have been identified as key environments to promote child physical activity (PA). Implementation of multi-component PA interventions within schools is advocated but research has showed that they may not always be effective at ...
Sarah L. Taylor +4 more
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BMC Public Health, 2023 Background Various interventions, programs and policies have been implemented to improve physical activity (PA) levels worldwide. However, countries continue to face barriers and challenges in achieving their targets. To date, there is a lack of study on
Narakorn Wongsingha +4 more
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European Journal of Translational Myology, 2015 Aging is a multifactorial irreversible process associated with significant decline in muscle mass and neuromuscular functions. One of the most efficient methods to counteract age-related changes in muscle mass and function is physical exercise. An alternative effective intervention to improve muscle structure and performance is electrical stimulation ...
Jan Cvecka +5 more
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Physical Activity and Adiposity Markers at Older Ages: Accelerometer Vs Questionnaire Data [PDF]
, 2015 Physical activity is critically important for successful aging, but its effect on adiposity markers at older ages is unclear as much of the evidence comes from self-reported data on physical activity.
Singh-Manoux, Archana +15 more
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The effects of environmental hypoxia on substrate utilisation during exercise: a meta-analysis
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2019 Background A better understanding of hypoxia-induced changes in substrate utilisation can facilitate the development of nutritional strategies for mountaineers, military personnel and athletes during exposure to altitude.
Alex Griffiths +5 more
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Development of a behavioural support intervention for e-bike use in Australia
BMC Public Health, 2022 Background Insufficient physical activity (PA) is a risk factor for the development of many non-communicable diseases. Electric bicycles (e-bikes) offer considerable potential to support people to be physically active, however, no previous e-bike ...
Jenna McVicar +3 more
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