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.
parkrun UK teams up with Royal College of GPs to prescribe active lifestyles to patients and practice staff
parkrun UK and the Royal College of General Practitioners are set to launch an initiative that could see thousands of patients being ‘prescribed’ outdoor physical activity rather than medication.
PHE Healthy weight promotion: consistent messages – resources published
Public Health England has published a suite of resources focused on promoting a healthier weight for children, young people and families.
Women in UK cities have a positive perception of cycling, yet 73% never ride a bike
Almost three quarters (73%) of women living in seven major UK cities never ride a bike for local journeys. Despite this, over two-thirds (68%) say their city would be a better place to live and work if more people cycled, new data reveals.
The role of physical activity and sport in mental health
The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (FSEM) UK has published an evidence-based position statement for health professionals, sports participants, schools, parents and carers on the role of physical activity and sport in mental health.
Focus on brisk walking, not just 10,000 steps, say health experts
With an estimated three million middle-aged adults physically inactive across the country, Public Health England (PHE) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) are encouraging adults to incorporate brisk walking into their days as a way to improve their general health and wellbeing.
