Physical Activity/Exercise

Dose-dependent and joint associations between screen time, physical activity, and mental wellbeing in adolescents: an international observational study

By

Summary Background Mental wellbeing in adolescents has declined considerably during past decades, making the identification of modifiable risk factors important. Prolonged screen time and insufficient physical activity appear to operate independently and synergistically to increase the risk of poor mental wellbeing in school-aged children. We aimed to examine the gender-stratified dose-dependent and joint associations of […]

Dose-dependent and joint associations between screen time, physical activity, and mental wellbeing in adolescents: an international observational study Read More »

Children’s Play and Independent Mobility in 2020: Results from the British Children’s Play Survey

By

The British Children’s Play Survey was conducted in April 2020 with a nationally representative sample of 1919 parents/caregivers with a child aged 5–11 years. Respondents completed a range of measures focused on children’s play, independent mobility and adult tolerance of and attitudes towards risk in play.

Children’s Play and Independent Mobility in 2020: Results from the British Children’s Play Survey Read More »

Physical activity and screen time among youth with autism: A longitudinal analysis from 9 to 18 years

By

To date, studies using cross-sectional methodologies make up a majority of the literature surrounding children with autism spectrum disorders and participation in physical activity and screen time. Longitudinal studies are needed to examine how physical activity and screen time behaviors co-develop for children with and without an autism spectrum disorder.

Physical activity and screen time among youth with autism: A longitudinal analysis from 9 to 18 years Read More »

Big smile, small self: Awe walks promote prosocial positive emotions in older adults.

By

Aging into later life is often accompanied by social disconnection, anxiety, and sadness. Negative emotions are self-focused states with detrimental effects on aging and longevity. Awe—a positive emotion elicited when in the presence of vast things not immediately understood—reduces self-focus, promotes social connection, and fosters prosocial actions by encouraging a “small self.”

Big smile, small self: Awe walks promote prosocial positive emotions in older adults. Read More »

Childhood exercise as medicine: Extracurricular sport diminishes subsequent ADHD symptoms

By

Early sustained middle childhood involvement in organized sport seems beneficial for the subsequent behavioral development of girls but no associations were found for boys. Middle childhood participation in structured venues that demand physical skill and effort with a coach or instructor may thus represent a valuable policy strategy to promote this aspect of behavioral development for girls.

Childhood exercise as medicine: Extracurricular sport diminishes subsequent ADHD symptoms Read More »

Click to access the login or register cheese