Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhenya Chang, Wei Lei
Summary: The study found that physical activity has a protective effect on daytime sleep duration in preschool children, while sedentary behavior has a negative impact on nighttime sleep duration. Screen-type sedentary behaviors may lead to a reduction in nighttime sleep duration, but quiet learning sedentary behaviors do not have a significant correlation with sleep duration. Gender and socioeconomic status are important factors influencing the relationship between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep duration in preschool children.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Ryan E. Adams, Cameron C. Lee, Erik T. Smith, Scott C. Sheridan
Summary: This research explores the relationship between atmospheric circulation patterns and extreme temperature events (ETEs) in North America, finding that 500-hPa geopotential height (z500) is more strongly associated with ETEs than sea-level pressure (SLP). Spatial variability was observed in the strength of the relationship between different ETE variables and circulation patterns, likely due to local geographical influences. The use of self-organizing maps provides a unique method for assessing potential human health risks related to ETEs and could be useful for downsizing climate model data for future ETE assessments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christopher D. Heaney, Katherine A. Moon, Richard S. Ostfeld, Jonathan Pollak, Melissa N. Poulsen, Annemarie G. Hirsch, Joseph DeWalle, John N. Aucott, Brian S. Schwartz
Summary: The relationship between temperature, humidity, hot and dry days, and the development of Lyme disease is complex and may impact tick behavior and human risk of infection. Changes in temperature and humidity could play a role in increasing or decreasing the risk of human Lyme disease.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hsin-Yen Yen
Summary: The study demonstrated that smart wearable devices have the potential to promote healthy lifestyle and enhance quality of life by shaping behavior and providing psychological interventions.
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Daniel P. Andersson, Alastair G. Kerr, Ingrid Dahlman, Mikael Ryden, Peter Arner
Summary: Insulin sensitivity for antilipolysis and lipogenesis is decreased in sedentary individuals, but only the association between antilipolysis sensitivity and physical activity remains significant. Fatty acid levels decrease following hyperinsulinemia, but remain higher in sedentary women. mRNA expression of insulin receptor and its substrates 1 and 2 is decreased in sedentary individuals.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anna Bartosiewicz, Edyta Luszczki
Summary: Health behaviors are essential for improving and strengthening health. Nurses play a crucial role in both treating and promoting optimal health. This study aimed to assess the health behaviors and sedentary behavior of nurses, and the factors that influence them.
Article
Sport Sciences
Jo Salmon, Lauren Arundell, Ester Cerin, Nicola Dawn Ridgers, Kylie D. Hesketh, Robin M. Daly, David Dunstan, Helen Brown, Jacqui Della Gatta, Paul Della Gatta, Mai J. M. Chinapaw, Lauren Shepphard, Marj Moodie, Clare Hume, Vicki Brown, Kylie Ball, David Crawford
Summary: The Transform-Us! school- and home-based intervention is effective in reducing children's sedentary behavior and adiposity indicators, but increasing physical activity remains challenging.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yingzhi Gu, Tadashi Ito, Yuji Ito, Koji Noritake, Nobuhiko Ochi, Naomichi Matsunaga, Daiki Takahashi, Hideshi Sugiura
Summary: This study of 285 elementary school children found that older age, male sex, and more time spent watching television per day were factors related to locomotive syndrome.
Article
Sport Sciences
Simone J. J. M. Verswijveren, Jo Salmon, Robin M. Daly, Lauren Arundell, Ester Cerin, David W. Dunstan, Kylie D. Hesketh, Paul A. Della Gatta, Nicola D. Ridgers
Summary: This study found that replacing sedentary time with moderate or vigorous-intensity physical activity may benefit children's cardiometabolic health, especially in children with healthy weight and overweight.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Tianyu Qin, Yu Hao, You Wu, Xinli Chen, Shuwen Zhang, Mengqi Wang, Weifeng Xiong, Juan He
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the effects of meteorological factors on tuberculosis. The results showed a positive correlation between precipitation and TB risk, while temperature, humidity, air pressure, and sunshine duration had no statistically significant correlation. Subgroup analysis indicated that quarterly measure resolution, low and middle Human Development Index (HDI) level, and subtropical climate increased the risk of TB.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhengqin Wu, Chong Miao, Haibo Li, Shaowei Wu, Haiyan Gao, Wenjuan Liu, Wei Li, Libo Xu, Guanghua Liu, Yibing Zhu
Summary: The lag effects of meteorological factors and air pollution on respiratory diseases among children under 18 years old in Fuzhou were studied. Lower temperature, relative humidity, and wind speed were associated with increased daily respiratory diseases, while temperature warming had a protective effect. Air pollutants such as SO2, NO2, PM10, and PM2.5 were also significantly associated with respiratory diseases.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Linyu Peng, Lidan Chen, Shen Wang, Lianmeng Guo, Wenhao Liang, Jie Zhou, Niujin Shi, Junhao Huang, Min Hu, Jingwen Liao
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the association between lifestyle habits and cardiovascular risk among sedentary adults. The findings showed significant associations between prolonged sitting and circulating biomarkers, sleep habits and cardiovascular risk, and eating habits and arterial stiffness and flow mediated dilation.
Article
Sport Sciences
Pedro Antonio Sanchez-Miguel, Javier Sevil-Serrano, David Sanchez-Oliva, Miguel Angel Tapia-Serrano
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of screen time on health and academic performance on school days and non-school days, and identified different screen time profiles using cluster analysis. The results showed that adolescents with higher screen time had poorer health behaviors and academic performance, while those with lower screen time showed the opposite pattern.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Jorge Gaete, Esterbina Olivares, Maria Ines Godoy, Marcela Carcamo, Jesus Montero-Marin, Constance Hendricks, Ricardo Araya
Summary: The study confirmed the validity and reliability of ALP-R2 among adolescents in Chile, with physical activity and spiritual health showing the highest scores in promoting health behaviors.
JORNAL DE PEDIATRIA
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Alan Rozanski, Sakul Sakul, Jagat Narula, Daniel Berman
Summary: Unhealthy lifestyles, such as poor diets and lack of exercise, contribute to disease and chronic illnesses. Assessing adverse lifestyle factors in healthcare settings has become increasingly important. This study evaluates the evidence for assessing six other health-related lifestyle factors, including physical activity, sedentary behavior, muscle strengthening exercises, mobility limitations, diet, and sleep quality. Based on the evaluation, it is recommended to use a short questionnaire to assess these factors in patient care settings.
PROGRESS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chelsea L. Kracht, Sai S. Pochana, Amanda E. Staiano
Summary: This study used a longitudinal approach to examine the bidirectional relationship between moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), sedentary behavior (SB), and depressive symptomatology in adolescents. The results showed that adolescents with less time spent in SB had lower depressive symptomatology at follow-up. Therefore, limiting time spent in SB in adolescence may improve future mental health.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Candice A. Myers, Michelle R. Nelson, Kara D. Denstel, Emily F. Mire, Robert L. Newton Jr, Stephanie T. Broyles, John P. Kirwan
Summary: The objective of this study was to collect qualitative data on approaches that can potentially reduce barriers to increasing SARS-CoV-2 testing uptake in underserved Black communities in Louisiana. A series of eight focus groups were conducted, and common barriers to testing were identified, such as lack of transportation, misinformation/lack of information, fear of testing, and cost. Effective strategies to increase testing uptake included providing testing within the local communities, testing in heavily traveled areas, providing incentives, engaging local celebrities, and providing information through health fairs, churches, and schools.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Kimberly A. Clevenger, Genevieve F. Dunton, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Karin A. Pfeiffer, David Berrigan
Summary: A study in the United States found that approximately 65-80% of elementary school students receive the recommended 20+ minutes of daily recess, but adherence declines by sixth grade, and there is limited data for middle/high school students. School policy and practice should align with CDC recommendations to ensure equitable provision of recess to all K-12th grade students. Comprehensive national surveillance is needed to inform policy and ensure the quality of recess.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2023)
Biographical-Item
Anthropology
Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Claude Bouchard
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Sara Pereira, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Donald Hedeker, Tiago V. Barreira, Rui Garganta, Claudio Farias, Fernando Garbeloto, Go Tani, Jean-Philippe Chaput, David F. Stodden, Jose Maia
Summary: The REACT project aims to assess children's growth and motor development after the COVID-19 pandemic and track their fundamental movement skills' developmental trajectories using a novel technological device. The study involves 1000 children aged 6-10 from primary schools in Matosinhos, Portugal, and examines variables related to the child, family, school, and home environment. The results will provide valuable information for school administrators, teachers, and parents regarding children's growth, motor development, and health.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peter T. Katzmarzyk, John M. Jakicic, Russell R. Pate, Katrina L. Piercy, Laurie P. Whitsel
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Emmanuel Stamatakis, Matthew Ahmadi, Marie H. Murphy, Timothy James Chico, Karen Milton, Borja Del Pozo Cruz, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, I-Min Lee, Jason Gill
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Jason M. R. Gill, Timothy J. Chico, Aiden Doherty, Jessilyn Dunn, Ulf Ekelund, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Karen Milton, Marie H. Murphy, Emmanuel Stamatakis
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Arao Belitardo de Oliveira, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Wagner Silva Dantas, Isabela Judith Martins Bensenor, Alessandra de Carvalho Goulart, Ulf Ekelund
Summary: This study examined the prevalence of leisure-time physical activity and sedentary behavior in Brazilian adults and found that the majority of adults in Brazil are physically inactive and do not meet international recommendations.
EPIDEMIOLOGIA E SERVICOS DE SAUDE
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Jean-Philippe Chaput, Sara Pereira, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Donald Hedeker, Tiago V. Barreira, Rui Garganta, Claudio Farias, Fernando Garbeloto, Go Tani, David F. Stodden, Jose Maia
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between sleep characteristics and fundamental movement skills (FMS) proficiency levels in school-aged children. The results, based on a sample of 996 children, showed that sleep characteristics were not related to FMS proficiency levels. However, being a boy, older age, and higher physical activity levels were significantly associated with better FMS proficiency.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Courtney M. Monroe, Arlen C. Moller, Amanda E. Staiano, Caio Sousa
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Michele L. Patel, Christina M. Hopkins, Kara L. Gavin, Amanda E. Staiano
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Amanda E. Staiano, Robbie Beyl, Sarabeth Broder-Fingert, Tara Daly, Lindsay Hall, Winston Kennedy, Laura Kurdziel, Phillip J. Nauta, James Slavet, Christopher Stuetzle, April B. Bowling
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
April B. Bowling, Daniel P. Hatfield, Amanda E. Staiano, Carol Curtin, Linda G. Bandini, James Slavet, Phillip J. Nauta, Rachael Sabelli, Christopher Stuetzle, Winston Kennedy, Christina Sakai, Aviva Must
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Alyssa M. Button, Kip Webster, Robbie Beyl, Amanda E. Staiano
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
