Hurrah for Trees! (09-07-11)
Kline and his colleagues have determined that national forests help us live healthier lives.
Increase Physical Activity
Experiencing the World While Bicycling (08-02-11)
Public health advocates encourage people to ride bicycles and exercise in general to prevent obesity – but what is it like to experience an urban environment while pedaling?
Should You Take a Seat? (07-15-11)
The August issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine presents the negative effects of sedentary behavior on public health.
Highlights at EDRA 2011
Miss the conference? Here are some highlights.
Green Environments and Human Health (04-26-11)
A recent press release from the University of Illinois discusses important links between green spaces and health, with a focus on research done by Frances Kuo, a professor there.
Exercise and Older Citizens (04-07-11)
Entries here often detail physical environments in which older people are more likely to be active.
Taking a Better Walk
The popular press encourages people to take walks to become more fit, but what physical features encourage people to walk recreationally? How can being outside during those walks, for example, improve mental health?
Contextual Influences on Stairway Use at Workplaces (03-25-11)
Olander and Eves have evaluated contextual influences on the use of stairs and elevators at workplaces.
Neighborhood Planning and Children’s Outdoor Activities (02-22-11)
New research related to neighborhood design and the use of outdoor spaces by children after school has been published.
Taking a Walk Pays Off (02-07-11)
Researchers from Penn State have investigated the society-wide payoffs on investments in public parks and recreation sites.
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