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The association between sedentary behaviour, physical activity and type 2 diabetes markers: A systematic review of mixed analytic approaches.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2022
The negative effect of sedentary behaviour on type 2 diabetes markers is established, but the interaction with measures of physical activity is still largely unknown.
Francesca Romana Cavallo   +4 more
doaj   +3 more sources

The association between sedentary behaviour and indicators of stress: a systematic review

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2019
Background Emerging evidence shows sedentary behaviour may be associated with mental health outcomes. Yet, the strength of the evidence linking sedentary behaviour and stress is still unclear.
Megan Teychenne   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Older adults’ construal of sedentary behaviour: Implications for reducing sedentary behaviour in older adult populations [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Health Psychology, 2020
Older adults are the most sedentary age group, with sedentary behaviour having negative health-related consequences. There is currently limited understanding of how older adults view sedentary behaviour. This study investigated older adults’ understanding of the concept of sedentary behaviour. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 community-
McGowan, Laura J   +2 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Health disparities in chronic liver disease

open access: yesHepatology, EarlyView., 2022
Abstract The syndemic of hazardous alcohol consumption, opioid use, and obesity has led to important changes in liver disease epidemiology that have exacerbated health disparities. Health disparities occur when plausibly avoidable health differences are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations.
Ani Kardashian   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Correlates of objectively measured sedentary time in adults with intellectual disabilities

open access: yesPreventive Medicine Reports, 2018
Sedentary behaviour is an independent risk factor for adverse health conditions. Adults with intellectual disabilities spend a high proportion of their day engaged in sedentary behaviour, however, there is limited evidence on potential correlates of ...
Leanne Harris   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Feasibility of Reducing and Breaking Up University Students' Sedentary Behaviour: Pilot Trial and Process Evaluation

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2021
Background: Accumulating high levels of sedentary behaviour has been linked to poor health outcomes. This study examined the feasibility and preliminary, short-term effects of a theory-based intervention aimed at reducing total and prolonged sedentary ...
Oscar Castro   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Primary prevention of overweight in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis of the effectiveness of interventions aiming to decrease sedentary behaviour

open access: yesInternational Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2012
The objectives of this meta-analysis were to provide an overview of the evidence regarding the effects of interventions, implemented in the school- and general population setting, aiming to prevent excessive sedentary behaviour in children and ...
van Grieken Amy   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Targeting sedentary behaviour in neurological disease [PDF]

open access: yesPractical Neurology, 2020
Lack of physical activity is a major risk factor in non-communicable diseases, increasing the all-cause mortality risk by 20–30%. It is also an important risk factor for dementia. While it can be difficult in any individual to ascertain the relevant contribution of lifestyle factors, interventions that target physical activity behaviours are important ...
Busse, Monica, Ramdharry, Gita
openaire   +2 more sources

Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and symptoms of anxiety in post-secondary students: A cross-sectional study of two faculties

open access: yesPsychiatry Research Communications, 2021
Post-secondary students frequently experience symptoms of anxiety during the academic year. It is hypothesized that low levels of physical activity, and high levels of sedentary behaviour may be associated with symptoms of anxiety.
Michael Short   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Correlates of sedentary behaviour among adolescents and adults with hazardous, harmful or dependent drinking in South Africa

open access: yesSouth African Journal of Psychiatry, 2019
Background: There is lack of information on the correlates of sedentary behaviour among persons with alcohol use disorders. The study aimed to examine socio-demographic and health correlates among adolescents and adults with hazardous, harmful or ...
Karl Peltzer   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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