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This study examined changes in physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), screen time, sleep, and executive function among Japanese preschoolers between COVID-19 pre-pandemic and pandemic periods, using cross-sectional and longitudinal data. Accelerometer data from 63 children aged 5–6 years were collected from three kindergartens in Tokyo, Japan, in late 2019 (pre-COVID-19). This was compared to the data of 49 children aged 5–6 years from the same kindergartens, collected in late 2020...

Maryam Mozooni and colleagues reveal the higher risk of intrapartum stillbirth for migrant women in Australia compared to Australian born women.

A new study found that taking a five-minute walk every hour can undo some of the harmful effects of sitting. Heres what else you need to know about the study.

Depending on your current lifestyle, you could lose weight if eat no sugar for 2 weeks. How to cut sugar for 2 weeks for weight loss in AU 2023?

Stop being a couch potato! Sedentary lifestyle can wreak havoc on your childs health and wellbeing. Lets reduce sitting time and increase physical activity for better health.

Sit all day at the office? You might want to rethink that. Long hours in the chair are bad for your health. WebMD explains why it’s time to get up and stretch your legs.

Sedentary lifestyle can increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. So, just stand up for at least 15 minutes every hour.

The COVID-19 pandemic and preventive measures such as lockdown and curfew hours forced young adults to restrict their movement leading to physical inactivity. Moreover, during the lockdown period, staying home and avoiding social contact has resulted in a massive increase in their sedentary behaviors. The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence and differences in SB and PA among young adults of G Dh. Thinadhoo before and during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown measures. Furthermore, it ai...

Background: Little is known about the influence of 24-hour movement behaviors on children's psychosocial health when transitioning from primary to secondary school. This study described changes in 24-hour domain-specific movement behavior composition and explored their associations with changes in psychosocial health during this transition. Methods: Data were drawn from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. The analytical sample (n = 909) included children who were enrolled in prim...

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) constitute a significant public health challenge and pose a great burden on health and social systems throughout the world. The Asia-Pacific region is in a vulnerable position as the prevalence of NCDs will inevitably increase with rapid socioeconomic transitions; yet it is ill prepared for this public health challenge as Asian children are among the most physically inactive in the world. Aligned with the WHO's global strategy to control NCDs via preventive ...