Physical activity

New Results Highlight Feasibility of Text Message Intervention to Encourage Dog-Facilitated Physical Activity

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) announced the results of a new publication led by researchers at the Telethon Kids Institute and The University of Western Australia (UWA), which found a simple health intervention using text messaging may encourage children to spend more time being physically active with their family dog. This randomized controlled trial was published in the journal BMC Pediatrics.

Key Points: 
  • "Interventions, policies, and community programs should capitalize on the high level of dog ownership and incorporate dog walking or play into physical activity campaigns."
  • "This study shows that a simple text message reminder to play or walk with the family dog can result in increased physical activity for children and their caregivers," said Steven Feldman, President of HABRI.
  • Dr. Christian and colleagues led the Play Spaces and Environments for Children's Physical Activity' (PLAYCE) PAWS mHealth intervention, a randomized controlled trial conducted in Perth, Western Australia.
  • A mobile health intervention to encourage physical activity in children: a randomised controlled trial.

Physical Fitness Equipment 2022-2027 - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics Report - Leading Players are Cybex International, ICON Health & Fitness, Nautilus & Reebok International Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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Major Trends in the Health, Wellness and Fitness Industry Summarized

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  • Major Trends in the Health, Wellness and Fitness Industry Summarized
    Number of Health and Fitness Clubs Worldwide (in Thousands): 2011: 2025
    Rising Need to Maintain Physical Activity among the Aging Population: A Weighty Growth Driver
    Global Aging Population Statistics for the 65+ Age Group in Million by Geographic Region for the Years 2019, 2025, 2035 and 2050
    World Urban Population in Thousands: 1950-2050
    Percentage of Urban Population in Select Countries for 2018, 2020, 2030, 2040 and 2050
    Global Middle Class Population (in Millions) and as a Percentage of Total Population: 2005, 2015, 2025 & 2035

Newly Published Study Shows Young Children with Pet Dogs Benefit from Greater Physical Activity and Reduced Screen Time

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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WASHINGTON , March 29, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) has hailed the results of a HABRI-funded study led by researchers at the Telethon Kids Institute and The University of Western Australia (UWA) that found dog ownership to be positively associated with physical activity in preschool-aged children. The study was just published in the journal Preventive Medicine Reports.

Key Points: 
  • "With many young children not meeting the recommended levels of physical activity, screen time and sleep, we hope these results will help parents, children and pets be more active and healthy."
  • "With these new research findings, we have solid evidence that pet dogs can benefit physical health in young children," said Steven Feldman, President of HABRI.
  • The research team, led by Dr. Christian, analyzed data from 1,336 children aged 2-5 years in the 'Play Spaces and Environments for Children's Physical Activity' (PLAYCE) study, an observational study investigating the influence of the childcare environment on young children's physical activity.
  • Parent-report surveys collected information about socio-demographic characteristics, family dog ownership, physical activity, outdoor play, family dog walking and play, screen time and sleep.

New Report: Updated Guideline for Cancer Survivors Highlights Exercise, Healthy Diet as Key to Long-Term Health

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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ATLANTA, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regular physical activity and a healthy diet are two of the most important modifiable factors in long-term health for cancer survivors, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS) 2022 Nutrition and Physical Activity Guideline for Cancer Survivors released today in the ACS journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

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  • Today, the cancer survival rate is 68% and there are 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States.
  • Follow the general advice of the American Cancer Society Guideline for diet and physical activity for cancer prevention to reduce the risk of a new cancer.
  • Additionally, physical activity increases the chance of survival among survivors of several common cancer types breast cancer, colorectal cancer and prostate cancer, among others.
  • The Mediterranean diet is an example of a healthy diet associated with improved outcomes in prostate cancer patients.

Studies Show Exercise Improves Urinary Incontinence

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Saturday, September 11, 2021

Two new studies demonstrating the impact physical activity whether through work, recreational or via an exercise app has on improving urinary incontinence symptoms, will be presented during the 2021 American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting.

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  • Two new studies demonstrating the impact physical activity whether through work, recreational or via an exercise app has on improving urinary incontinence symptoms, will be presented during the 2021 American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting.
  • The Association of Physical Activity and Urinary Incontinence in Women: Results from a Multi-Year National Survey
    Urinary incontinence is a significant source of morbidity among women In the United States.
  • A total of 30,213 women were included in analysis, of whom 23.15% had stress incontinence, 23.16% had urge incontinence, and 8.42% had mixed incontinence (answered "yes" to both stress and urge incontinence).
  • "These studies prove that there is a positive relationship between exercise and urinary incontinence," Dr. Anger said.

International Fitness Academy Partners with Precision Nutrition to Bring Industry-Leading Nutrition and Change Psychology Courses, Certifications, and Software to Asia-Pacific Countries

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Through the partnership, IFA will be offering PNs full suite of nutrition, change psychology, and health certificates, courses, and software to students and graduates of IFAs training fitness education program.

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  • Through the partnership, IFA will be offering PNs full suite of nutrition, change psychology, and health certificates, courses, and software to students and graduates of IFAs training fitness education program.
  • Our partnership with Precision Nutrition is about breaking boundaries in online learning and creating exciting opportunities for the next generation of fitness coaches.
  • PN Level 1 Nutrition Certification: the worlds number one recommended nutrition certificationtrusted by more than 150,000 health and fitness professionals in over 50 countries.
  • As a leading global education provider, International Fitness Academy (IFA) is reshaping and rethinking the fitness and wellness industry now and for future generations.