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People living with Parkinson's can benefit significantly from physical activity, which can be as effective as medication in managing the condition. Parkinson's UK has launched a new podcast, Get Active Stay Active, to empower individuals to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives. The podcast series
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Parkinson's UK's Physical Activity Grants programme has reopened for the fifth successive year, offering funding to local community groups, exercise coaches, activity providers, and physios who have a connection to the Parkinson's community. The programme has delivered almost £700,000 in funding over the
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A recent study by the leading voice for disabled people in sports and activity reveals a stark divide in disabled people's access to physical activity, with only 51% feeling they have the opportunity to be active. The findings point to a particularly concerning situation for those living with
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Research conducted at Jishou University in People's Republic of China has revealed a significant correlation between experiential avoidance and Internet addiction among college students. The study, which surveyed 1,506 students, found that avoidance of emotional experiences was associated with higher levels of Internet addiction, and that depression
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A recent study from Jishou University in the People's Republic of China has shed light on the complex relationship between physical activity and social media dependence in adolescents. The research, published in Scientific Reports, found that depression serves as a mediating factor and difficulty describing feelings acts as
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A study conducted by researchers at Soochow University investigated the effect of interpersonal relationships on physical activity among university students. The study found that interpersonal relationships have a significant influence on physical activity, with this effect partially explained by the sequential mediation of social support and motivation to exercise. A
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Adults in Canada with a conservative political orientation tend to attribute physical inactivity to individual responsibility and are less likely to support climate-health co-benefits policy actions. Meanwhile, centrists show mixed support for such policies, favoring those that are cost-effective. Most Canadians recognize the importance of physical activity, but support for
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Research has shown that the widespread use of the internet has a significant impact on the health of older adults. A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research has explored the relationship between internet use and self-rated health among Chinese older adults, revealing a complex interplay of
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New research from the University of Granada in Granada, Spain, has identified key factors that contribute to improving family quality of life (FQoL) for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A study of 65 children with ASD aged four to thirteen years found that certain health-related behaviors, such
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Active Fusion's annual Fusion Golf Day brought together local business teams for a day of sport and fundraising, raising £9,028 to support physical activity and wellbeing programs for children. The event, which has been making a significant impact since Active Fusion's registration as a charity
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Parkinson's UK has unveiled a novel physical activity grants program for marginalized communities across the UK to promote more people living with the condition to become more active. The pilot grants program will run concurrently with the charity's long-standing physical activity grants program, which has been
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Parkinson's UK has unveiled a novel physical activity grants program for marginalised communities across the UK to help more people living with Parkinson's disease participate in physical activities. The pilot grants program will operate from June 2 to August 10, 2025, in conjunction with the charity&
