Medical Xpress

A closer look at how environment influences physical activity

Regular physical activity is one of the most effective ways to promote health and well-being and reduce chronic disease risk. However, many Americans fall short of the amount of regular physical ...

Psychology says people who constantly adjust their office chair may be highly sensitive to their physical environment

Some people may simply be more sensitive to subtle changes in physical comfort and bodily sensations. This can be related to interoception and heightened body awareness, but the way someone sits or ...
National Academies of Sciences%2c Engineering%2c and Medicine

Does the Built Environment Influence Physical Activity?: Examining the Evidence -- Special Report 282

Physical activity is the leading health indicator in Healthy People 2010, a national agenda for reducing the most significant preventable threats to health. The scientific evidence is strong that ...
Nature

Environmental Influences on Childhood Obesity and Physical Activity

Childhood obesity and physical inactivity are shaped by a complex interplay of environmental factors. The built environment, encompassing features such as street connectivity, land-use mix, access to ...