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This article acknowledges the challenge of helping people to maintain a level of fitness for health and quality of life as they get older. With the negative impact of sedentary behaviour on the aging process as well, it is important to consider this issue. Physical activity can support healthier aging
This report by Richmond group of Charities provides a discussion of the different ways the sport and physical activity sector can make a difference and help people with long term health conditions be more active. The report promotes a change in the ways the sport and physical sector manage and
This report by Richmond group of Charities explores the various ways health and care organisations, such as those working in partnership as Integrated Care Systems can support more people with long term health conditions to be active. Data was drawn from various secondary sources, ranging from the NHS Digital, Health
This report explores the different ways employers within clinical and non-clinical roles in health and care organisations can engage and encourage others with long term health conditions be more active. Data was drawn from a variety of different secondary sources, ranging from Health England publications to Sport England searchable information
This report by the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine and Loughborough University discusses eating disorders and disordered eating in athletes. Their research shows that eating disorders and disordered eating is common in athletes, impacting 1 in 5 female athletes and around 1 in 12 male athletes. This has
This report seeks to understand how diets have changed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and the implications that this may have for reducing obesity levels and improving the populations diet. By May 2020 total calories were, on average, 15% above normal levels, and they remained higher than normal
This report by the Lambeth Public Health Team aims to provide evidence to further support policy to manage the proximity of takeaway fast food outlets to schools to help reduce obesity in Lambeth. Obesity is a key issue in Lambeth, with over half of its residents being at an excessive weight
The UK government has committed to improving the nation’s health, including the ‘grand challenge’ of ensuring people are able to live an extra 5 years of healthy life by 2035 while ‘narrowing the gap between the experience of the richest and poorest’. Improving health should also be an important part
A study completed by Kings College London, in partnership with the British Heart Foundation and Tommy’s charity, explored the effects that antenatal diet and physical activity intervention could have on pregnant women. The study examined pregnant women with obesity, assessing whether this intervention had a positive influence on the health
Sedentary behaviour (SB) has been identified as an important mortality risk factor. Health organizations have recognised SB as a public health challenge with major health, social, and economic consequences. Researchers have alerted the need to develop specific strategies, to monitor, prevent, and reduce SB. However, there is no systematic analysis
This report presents information on obesity, physical activity and diet drawn together from a variety of sources for England. Each section provides an overview of key findings, as well as providing links to relevant documents and sources. The report includes information on: Obesity related hospital admissions, including obesity related bariatric surgery.
Beyond making us feel good in the moment, sport can have a longer-term impact on our wellbeing, boosting confidence and resilience and reducing the risk of developing and living with mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. This report examines the impact of the ‘Safe, Fit and Well’ doorstep
