Parks protected to support active communities
Four UK parks are set to benefit from £100,000 of investment to encourage local people to get active in their local park.
People are spending more time outside in the natural environment than ever before
New national statistics published by Natural England show that more people than ever before are visiting and spending time in the natural environment.
Playing Out – The importance to children of play and physical activity
This report from the Children’s Commissioner for England looks at the importance to children of play and physical activity.
A Sporting Chance: an independent review of sport in justice
An independent review of sport in the justice system has highlighted the role that sport and physical activity can play in rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.
Being overweight changes heart health in young people
Increased weight in young adults causes higher blood pressure and a thickening of the heart muscle, according to new research.
Severe obesity in 10 to 11 year olds reaches record high
Levels of severe obesity in children aged 10 to 11 years have reached the highest point since records began, according to new figures published by Public Health England (PHE).
Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer
This expert report from the AICR and WCRF reviews the latest evidence from the past decade to develop the most reliable cancer prevention advice currently available.
Physical activity holds key to improving student mental health – new study
University students who take part in regular physical activity say they perform better, are more employable and enjoy better mental wellbeing, according to the biggest study of its kind.
Major health benefits from strengthening and balance activity
New evidence review from Public Health England concludes that adults should do strengthening and balancing exercises twice a week alongside aerobic exercise.
A new manifesto for walking and cycling
A group of the UK’s leading walking and cycling organisations has launched ‘Moving the Nation’, a manifesto demanding new measures to prioritise walking and cycling in our towns and cities.
