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Showing 1 to 20 of 82 for “"Sedentary Behaviour"”.
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Sedentary Behaviour and Health among Young People
… of this thesis were to (1) describe the sedentary behaviour levels of young people; (2) examine the impact of sedentary behaviour on obesity and other physical health outcomes among young people; and (3) examine the influence that individual, social, and environmental factors have on the …
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Physical Capability & Sedentary Behaviour in UK Office Workers
Spending too much time in sedentary behaviour (SB), has been identified as a risk factor for chronic disease and mortality. Most of the research into SB has focused on cardiometabolic outcomes. Other components of optimal health and fitness have been considered less, which are important for quality …
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Objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour in young children
… counts/ minute cut-off for the assessment of sedentary behaviour in an independent sample of young children using the MTI/CSA accelerometer. Methods: A previously developed cut-off for MTI-CSA accelerometry output (validation study) in 30 healthy Scottish 3-4 year olds, was cross-validated …
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Active play and sedentary behaviour in preschool children : from patterns to intervention
… activity (PA) and reducing the time spent sedentary can favourably impact the health and wellbeing of preschool aged children. Despite the importance of regular P A, objective monitoring studies suggest that young children do not accumulate enough P A to benefit their health. Furthermore, …
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The effect of sedentary behaviour on cardiovascular biomarkers in active, healthy adults
Sedentary behaviour (SB) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality, yet little is known about the effect of SB on markers of cardiovascular health in active adults. Therefore the aim of the study was to determine whether increased SB is associated with …
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Participation in physical activities and sedentary behaviour among children with physical disabilities
… activities with less variety and have more sedentary time. The overall aim of this thesis was to gain knowledge about participation in physical activities, to identify associated factors for school and leisure time and to explore the perceived experiences of the children and the parents …
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The associations between physical activity, sedentary behaviour and anxiety in post-secondary students
… To determine whether physical activity and sedentary behaviour are associated with symptoms of anxiety in post-secondary students. Methods: Systematic review of the literature and cross-sectional study of undergraduate students in two Faculties at University of Ontario Institute of …
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Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, physical fitness and inflammatory biomarkers in children and adolescents
… to study the influence of the physical activity, sedentary behaviour and physical fitness levels as well as the neck circumference on emerging CVD risk factors in children and adolescents. To address these aims 3 studies were conducted from data gathered in the UP&DOWN study. Study I was conducted …
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The health economics of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour: healthcare expenditure and cost-effective interventions
Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour increases the risk of premature mortality and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and cancers. Globally, the prevalence of these risk factors is increasing, putting many people at increased risk. Physical …
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Screen-based sedentary behaviour of school-ages children in the Thulamela Municipality of Vhembe District Limpopo Province
Background: Screen-based sedentary behaviour is an integral part of everyday life in the current information age. Engagements such as watching television, being online with smartphones, tablets and computers; including all types of interactive media consume most of the children’s time. Excessive …
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Physical activity vs sedentary behaviour at work: independent associations with work- and health-related outcomes in adults
Background: Physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) have been shown to be independent risk factors for adverse health outcomes in adults such as diabetes, obesity and chronic heart disease. Little is known however about the independent associations between worktime PA, worktime SB and …
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Exploring the relationship between patterns of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and cardiometabolic health in middle-aged Irish adults
… and the impact of total physical activity and sedentary behaviour on cardiometabolic health have been extensively studied. In contrast, limited data evaluating the specific effects of daily and weekly patterns of physical behaviour on cardiometabolic health exist. Additionally, no other study …
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RESEDENT study- REducing SEDENTary behaviour may slow cognitive decline in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A pilot study
… older adults spend most of their day in sedentary behaviours (SB). Breaking up prolonged bouts of sitting with intermittent bouts of light intensity PA may reduce glycemic variability in the brain; potentially mitigating cognitive decline. This study investigated how interrupting SB with …
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Correlates of sedentary behaviour among individuals at risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus in a low resource setting
… regarding the adverse effects of prolonged sedentary behaviour (SB) on health outcomes, including the association with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as type 2 diabetesmellitus (T2DM). However, there is a scarcity of information regarding the correlates of SB among individuals at risk …
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Self-reported measures versus objective measures of physical activity and sedentary behaviour : impacts of cardiovascular fitness and physical activity
Physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) can be quantified with both self-report and objective measures, using questionnaires and accelerometers, respectively. There is a paucity of research investigating the possible influence that cardiorespiratory fitness and PA might have on the …
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An examination of physical activity participation, sedentary behaviour, health, correlates of physical activity and physical activity enjoyment among Irish adolescents.
… physical activity (PA) participation, sedentary behaviour, physical health, correlates of PA and physical activity enjoyment. The Children’s Sports Participation and Physical Activity Study (2010) used a self-report questionnaire to measure PA participation, sedentary behaviour and …
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What significance does physical activity and sedentary behaviour have for members of online health promoting communities? Learning from AustraIia’s HeartNET community
… the significance of physical activity and sedentary behaviour for members of online health-promoting communities by using online surveys and netnography. It found concerns about heart health and general health can be both a barrier and an enabler to increasing physical activity or reducing …
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