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View article: Empowering Health Through Digital Lifelong Prevention: An Umbrella Review of Apps and Wearables for Nutritional Management
Empowering Health Through Digital Lifelong Prevention: An Umbrella Review of Apps and Wearables for Nutritional Management Open
Background/Objectives: The increasing use of electronic devices is reshaping lifestyle by offering new avenues for health behavior change. These tools provide to monitor health, fitness, and nutrition, promoting healthier lifestyles to pre…
View article: Effects of a Feldenkrais method-based protocol on body fluid balance and stress-related measures in healthy adult women: A pilot study
Effects of a Feldenkrais method-based protocol on body fluid balance and stress-related measures in healthy adult women: A pilot study Open
An 8-day FM protocol appears feasible and may support physiological and psychological well-being. Larger randomized studies are necessary.
View article: DARE to wear: digital health promotion and disease prevention using wearable devices
DARE to wear: digital health promotion and disease prevention using wearable devices Open
Global healthcare systems are under increasing strain to ensure long-term sustainability, necessitating a fundamental transition towards proactive, preventive healthcare strategies. Wearable sensor technologies are uniquely positioned to f…
View article: Cognitive performance, sleep quality and physical activity as predictors of functional mobility in older adults
Cognitive performance, sleep quality and physical activity as predictors of functional mobility in older adults Open
Objective This study investigated the relationships between functional mobility and cognitive performance, sleep quality and physical activity in older adults according to age, sex, weight status and education, and whether these variables …
View article: Digital tools’ effectiveness on physical activity practice in healthy children and adolescents: an umbrella review within the DigitAl Lifelong pREvention (DARE) project (Preprint)
Digital tools’ effectiveness on physical activity practice in healthy children and adolescents: an umbrella review within the DigitAl Lifelong pREvention (DARE) project (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Children and adolescents do not meet the current guidelines for physical activity (PA). Interventions aimed at increasing their PA have been worldwide implemented through the use of different digital tools, but a clearer view o…
View article: A multiple correspondence analysis of the fear of falling, sociodemographic, physical and mental health factors in older adults
A multiple correspondence analysis of the fear of falling, sociodemographic, physical and mental health factors in older adults Open
View article: Forecasting migraine attacks by managing daily lifestyle: a systematic review as a basis to develop predictive algorithms
Forecasting migraine attacks by managing daily lifestyle: a systematic review as a basis to develop predictive algorithms Open
Recent studies attempting to develop forecasting models for new migraine attack onsets, overviewing triggers and protectors, are encouraging but necessitate further improvements to produce forecasting models with high predictive accuracy. …
View article: Fear of falling in older adults: a multiple correspondence analysis of sociodemographic, physical and mental health related factors
Fear of falling in older adults: a multiple correspondence analysis of sociodemographic, physical and mental health related factors Open
Fear of falling (FoF) is a disabling condition due to different factors. The present study assessed potential FoF predictors, among sociodemographic, physical, and mental health domains, and explored their structural patterns. This cross-s…
View article: Relationship between Lifestyle Determinants and Perceived Mental and Physical Health in Italian Nursery and Primary School Teachers after the COVID-19 Lockdown
Relationship between Lifestyle Determinants and Perceived Mental and Physical Health in Italian Nursery and Primary School Teachers after the COVID-19 Lockdown Open
The COVID-19 lockdown and the consequent distance school learning made epochal changes in children’s lifestyles; however, little is known about the lockdown effects on school teacher habits. The aim of this observational study is to examin…
View article: Functional fitness, lifestyle and demographic factors as predictors of perceived physical and mental health in older adults: A structural equation model
Functional fitness, lifestyle and demographic factors as predictors of perceived physical and mental health in older adults: A structural equation model Open
Over the past 50 years, socioeconomic development has brought a reduction in birth rates, an increase in life expectancy and consequently in the elderly population. For this reason, there has been an increasing focus on physical and mental…
View article: Knowledge and adherence to the Mediterranean diet in individuals practicing regular amatorial physical activity: a cross-sectional study conducted in the Metropolitan Area of Palermo, Italy
Knowledge and adherence to the Mediterranean diet in individuals practicing regular amatorial physical activity: a cross-sectional study conducted in the Metropolitan Area of Palermo, Italy Open
Introduction Mediterranean Diet (MD) is a universal model of nutrition that prevents several metabolic, cardiovascular, and oncological diseases. Main objective of the present study was to analyze adherence and knowledge regarding MD princ…
View article: European fitness landscape for children and adolescents: updated reference values, fitness maps and country rankings based on nearly 8 million test results from 34 countries gathered by the FitBack network
European fitness landscape for children and adolescents: updated reference values, fitness maps and country rankings based on nearly 8 million test results from 34 countries gathered by the FitBack network Open
Objectives (1) To develop reference values for health-related fitness in European children and adolescents aged 6–18 years that are the foundation for the web-based, open-access and multilanguage fitness platform (FitBack); (2) to provide …
View article: European Fitness Landscape in Children and Adolescents: updated reference values, fitness maps, and country rankings based on nearly 8 million data points from 34 countries gathered by the FitBack network
European Fitness Landscape in Children and Adolescents: updated reference values, fitness maps, and country rankings based on nearly 8 million data points from 34 countries gathered by the FitBack network Open
Objectives (1) To develop reference values for health-related fitness European children and adolescents aged 6–18 years that are the foundation for the web-based, open-access and multi-language fitness platform (FitBack); (2) To provide co…
View article: Interrelationship Between Age, Gender, and Weight Status on Motor Coordination in Italian Children and Early Adolescents Aged 6–13 Years Old
Interrelationship Between Age, Gender, and Weight Status on Motor Coordination in Italian Children and Early Adolescents Aged 6–13 Years Old Open
Although numerous evidences reported a negative correlation between motor coordination (MC) and overweight/obesity in children and adolescents, the interrelationship between age, gender, and weight status is still debatable. Hence, the aim…
View article: Health Promotion in Children and Adolescents through Sport and Physical Activities—2nd Edition
Health Promotion in Children and Adolescents through Sport and Physical Activities—2nd Edition Open
This Special Issue Book presents a total of 12 papers, encompassing 31 different affiliations, with authors from 12 different countries spanning three different regions of the world (Europe, North America, and Asia).
View article: An Interaction Path of Mothers’ and Preschoolers’ Food- and Physical Activity-Related Aspects in Disadvantaged Sicilian Urban Areas
An Interaction Path of Mothers’ and Preschoolers’ Food- and Physical Activity-Related Aspects in Disadvantaged Sicilian Urban Areas Open
Background: The relationship between mothers and their children’s lifestyle is still unclear, especially in disadvantaged areas. Consequently, the study aims to identify a path explaining the extent to which maternal eating habits and phys…
View article: Cognitive and Physical Activity-Related Aspects of Children Associated to the Performance of the Crunning Movement
Cognitive and Physical Activity-Related Aspects of Children Associated to the Performance of the Crunning Movement Open
The aim of this investigation was to identify possible related factors associated to the performance of the crunning test in European children and adolescents. A total number of 559 children and adolescents (age range 6–14 years) of which …
View article: Relationships between Mothers’ Food- and Physical Activity- Related Habits and Level of Preschoolers’ Food Literacy and Motor Skills in Disadvantaged Urban Areas: The Training-to-Health Project
Relationships between Mothers’ Food- and Physical Activity- Related Habits and Level of Preschoolers’ Food Literacy and Motor Skills in Disadvantaged Urban Areas: The Training-to-Health Project Open
Objectives. The practice of physical activity (PA) and correct food choices since pre-school age can help in obesity prevention and that of other chronic disorders. In this process, mothers have an important role, but the relationship with…
View article: Effectiveness of a Physical Education Program on the Motor and Pre-literacy Skills of Preschoolers From the Training-To-Health Project: A Focus on Weight Status
Effectiveness of a Physical Education Program on the Motor and Pre-literacy Skills of Preschoolers From the Training-To-Health Project: A Focus on Weight Status Open
Many studies reported a positive relationship between motor skills, cognitive functions, and school performance in school-age children; however, little is known in preschool children. The aim of the present study was to demonstrate the eff…
View article: Systematic review and meta-analysis of determinants associated with HPV vaccination uptake in Europe
Systematic review and meta-analysis of determinants associated with HPV vaccination uptake in Europe Open
Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are the most important strategy to prevent HPV-related cancers and benign lesions. However, low immunization levels observed in several countries requires a deeper analysis of determinants ass…
View article: Percentile values of the standing broad jump in children and adolescents aged 6-18 years old.
Percentile values of the standing broad jump in children and adolescents aged 6-18 years old. Open
The standing broad jump (SBJ) is a valid, reliable and feasible field-based test, which can evaluate explosive strength of the lower limbs and physical fitness. This study aimed to provide normative data for the SBJ for male and female chi…
View article: Percentile values of the standing broad jump in children and adolescence aged 6-18 years old
Percentile values of the standing broad jump in children and adolescence aged 6-18 years old Open
The standing broad jump (SBJ) is a valid, reliable and feasible field-based test, which can evaluate explosive strength of the lower limbs and physical fitness. This study aimed to provide normative data for the SBJ for male and female chi…
View article: Percentile values of the standing broad jump in children and adolescence aged 6-18 years old
Percentile values of the standing broad jump in children and adolescence aged 6-18 years old Open
The standing broad jump (SBJ) is a valid, reliable and feasible field-based test, which can evaluate explosive strength of the lower limbs and physical fitness. This study aimed to provide normative data for the SBJ for male and female chi…
View article: Validity and Internal Consistency of the Preschool-FLAT, a New Tool for the Assessment of Food Literacy in Young Children from the Training-To-Health Project
Validity and Internal Consistency of the Preschool-FLAT, a New Tool for the Assessment of Food Literacy in Young Children from the Training-To-Health Project Open
Background: The importance of assessing “food literacy” since youth has been highlighted and, to this purpose, valid and consistent instruments are needed. This study aimed to assess the validity and internal consistency of the preschool-F…
View article: Effects of a Physical Activity Intervention on Physical Fitness of schoolchildren: The Enriched Sport Activity Program
Effects of a Physical Activity Intervention on Physical Fitness of schoolchildren: The Enriched Sport Activity Program Open
Background: Physical fitness in youth is a predictor of health in adulthood. The main objective of the present study was to understand if an enriched sport activity program could increase physical fitness in a population of schoolchildren.…
View article: Field-Based Tests for the Assessment of Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents Practicing Sport: A Systematic Review within the ESA Program
Field-Based Tests for the Assessment of Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents Practicing Sport: A Systematic Review within the ESA Program Open
High levels of physical fitness (PF) can positively affect both health and cognitive function, thus monitoring its levels in youth can help increase health and quality of life in adult populations later on. This systematic review aims to i…
View article: Food literacy predictors and associations with physical and emergent literacy in pre-schoolers: results from the Training-to-Health Project
Food literacy predictors and associations with physical and emergent literacy in pre-schoolers: results from the Training-to-Health Project Open
Objective: Food literacy (FL) is a crucial need encompassing basic literacy and fundamental movement skills. The present study aimed to investigate the FL level in pre-schoolers and to evaluate the effect of potential predictors and the as…
View article: Combined effect of different factors on weight status and cardiometabolic risk in Italian adolescents
Combined effect of different factors on weight status and cardiometabolic risk in Italian adolescents Open
View article: The Development of Motor and Pre-literacy Skills by a Physical Education Program in Preschool Children: A Non-randomized Pilot Trial
The Development of Motor and Pre-literacy Skills by a Physical Education Program in Preschool Children: A Non-randomized Pilot Trial Open
It is known in the literature that fundamental motor skill acquisition is strongly associated with the development of neuromotor, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects in childhood. Unfortunately, in Italy, the physical education teache…
View article: Factors associated with the subjective health complaints among adolescents: Results from the ASSO Project
Factors associated with the subjective health complaints among adolescents: Results from the ASSO Project Open
Objectives. Subjective health complaints (e.g. headache and feeling low) are common among adolescents. The objective of this study was to identify the factors associated with the subjective health of adolescents from a population-based poi…