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The effect of sleep deprivation on postural stability among physically active young adults

Scientific Reports, 2023
The study aimed to evaluate the effect of sleep deprivation on postural stability among physically active young adults. The study involved 22 physical education students. Average velocities and spatial distribution of the center of pressure displacements
Rafał Stemplewski, Julia Ciążyńska, Magdalena Cyma-Wejchenig, Janusz Maciaszek   +3 more
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Obesity and physical activity [PDF]

International Journal of Obesity, 1999
Three aspects of obesity and physical activity are reviewed: whether the obese are inactive; how the activity level can be increased; and which are the effects of an increase in physical activity in combination with a reduction of energy intake.The focus is on an objective approach that is, activity associated energy expenditure as measured with doubly
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Physical activity for health

Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene, 2022
Physical activity plays a substantial role in maintaining people’s good health and mental wellbeing, but that is not all: not only it positively affects the individuals’ mental and physical health, but a lack of physical exercise exerts a negative impact also on the overall economy of a nation.
Dhuli K., Naureen Z., Medori M. C., Fioretti F., Caruso P., Perrone M. A., Nodari S., Manganotti P., Xhufi S., Bushati M., Bozo D., Connelly S. T., Herbst K. L., Bertelli M.   +13 more
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Bridging the Loneliness Gap: Depression, Connectivity, and Isolation in Pediatric Oncology Patients and Their Peers

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Loneliness is associated with adverse physical and mental health outcomes and remains understudied in children and adolescents undergoing cancer therapy. Pediatric oncology patients may be at increased risk due to medical isolation and disruption of social networks.
Charlotte N. Stahlfeld, Scott H. Maurer, Michelle D. Watkinson, John Nury, Elise Barberis, Molly C. Mack   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Associations between physical activity, screen time, sleep time and selected academic skills in 8/9-year-old children

BMC Public Health, 2023
Background High levels of physical activity (PA), low levels of screen time, combined with sufficient sleep time, provide better health benefits. However, few studies have examined the association of these behaviours with academic skills. Therefore, this
Agata Korcz, Jana Krzysztoszek, Michał Bronikowski, Marlena Łopatka, Łukasz Bojkowski   +4 more
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How to Change Young Children’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: Mechanisms of Behavior Change in the INFANT Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Children, 2021
Background: Understanding the mechanisms (mediators) of behavior change is crucial to designing more effective interventions. However, this is rarely reported.
Kylie D. Hesketh, Konsita Kuswara, Gavin Abbott, Jo Salmon, Jill A. Hnatiuk, Karen J. Campbell   +5 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Physical activity of female children and adolescents based on step counts: meeting the recommendation and relation to BMI

Biomedical Human Kinetics, 2015
Study aim: the aim of this study was to assess the step counts of children and adolescents with different BMIs and to present the results in relation to the step count recommendation.
Kantanista Adam, Król-Zielińska Magdalena, Borowiec Joanna, Glapa Agata, Lisowski Paweł, Bronikowski Michał   +5 more
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exposure and Exercise Training in Hypoxic Conditions as a New Obesity Therapeutic Modality: A Mini Review

Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome, 2018
Obesity is an important health problem caused by positive energy balance. Generally, low calorie dietary intake combined with regular exercise is the most common modality to lose bodily fat in obese people.
Hun-Young Park, Jisu Kim, Mi-Young Park, Nana Chung, Hyejung Hwang, Sang-Seok Nam, Kiwon Lim   +6 more
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