Physical activity
Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement, produced by skeletal muscles, that requires energy. The contribution of physical activity to good health and quality of life has been known for centuries. It is a health promotion priority interlinking with weight management and can have both a preventive and therapeutic effect across several diseases and conditions.
Tips for a healthier lifestyle (Video)
18 December 2023Changing behaviour towards a healthier lifestyle is something we all can do! Check out these tips and use what works best for you.
How to keep healthy while in isolation or quarantine (COVID-19)
02 April 2020Whether you are in quarantine or self-isolation due to COVID-19, you will inevitably be spending more time at home. Follow these tips to keep healthy.
10 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Adults
07 June 2017The secret to a healthy lifestyle is making small changes. These 10 easy evidence based tips will help you follow a healthier diet as well as a more active daily life.
Stress and food intake
02 February 2015Some people eat less and others more than normal in response to stress. Innovative ways of tackling stress-related eating behaviour may help people control weight and reduce underlying stress.
Behaviour Change Models and Strategies
01 July 2014Behaviour is a key determinant of people’s health. This review presents approaches to behaviour change and highlights evidence of their effectiveness.
Shift Work: Nutrition Tips to Stay Healthy
09 May 2012Modern lifestyles, particularly shift work, have changed the daily rhythms of life, but is this a cost to health? What preventative measures for employers and employees can be taken?
Regular breakfast: A healthy habit in childhood and beyond
03 May 2010Eating breakfast regularly is linked to improved nutrient intakes and may help maintain a healthy body weight.
The Factors That Influence Our Food Choices
06 June 2006Given the priority for population dietary change there is a need for a greater understanding of the determinants that affect food choice. This review examines the major influences on food choice with a focus on those that are amenable to change and discusses some successful interventions.
Why we eat what we eat: The barriers to dietary and lifestyle change
03 August 2004The factors influencing food behaviour provide a set of means to intervene in, and improve, food choices. However, barriers to dietary and lifestyle change exist.