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Differences in transportation and leisure physical activity by neighborhood design controlling for residential choice
ConclusionNeighborhood design is associated with physical activity patterns in adults, independent of reasons for neighborhood choice and sociodemographic factors. (Source: Journal of Sport and Health Science)
Source: Journal of Sport and Health Science - May 10, 2019 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Exercise induces tissue hypoxia and HIF-1α redistribution in the small intestine
ConclusionThis study provided evidence that the small intestine is the primary target organ for exercise-induced tissue hypoxia and HIF-1α redistribution, suggesting that HIF-1α may be a potential target for the regulation of gastrointestinal functions after exercise.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Sport and Health Science)
Source: Journal of Sport and Health Science - May 10, 2019 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Habitual physical activity levels and sedentary time of children in different childcare arrangements from a nationally representative sample of Canadian preschoolers
ConclusionThis study provides a snapshot of the levels of PA and ST among preschoolers in various childcare settings at a national level, with no differences observed in habitual activity levels based on childcare enrollment. Additional research is needed to clarify the relationship between young children's PA and childcare type, with consideration given to the quality of the childcare settings.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Sport and Health Science)
Source: Journal of Sport and Health Science - May 7, 2019 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Health-Related Fitness Knowledge Growth in Middle School Years: Individual- and School-Level Correlates
ConclusionThe result showed that both individual- and school-level variables such as gender, FARM, and SAP influenced HRFK growth. Educators should heed gender differences in growth curves and recognize the correlates of school-level variables.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Sport and Health Science)
Source: Journal of Sport and Health Science - May 7, 2019 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Gut Microbiota and Obesity: Impact of Antibiotics and Prebiotics and Potential for Musculoskeletal Health
Publication date: Available online 3 May 2019Source: Journal of Sport and Health ScienceAuthor(s): Teja Klancic, Raylene A. ReimerAbstractObesity is a complex disease with multiple contributing factors. One of the most intensely studied factors during the past decade has been the gut microbiota, which is the community of all microbes in the intestinal tract. The gut microbiota, via energy extraction, inflammation and other actions, is now recognized as an important player in the pathogenesis of obesity. Dysbiosis, or an imbalance in the microbial community, can initiate a cascade of metabolic disturbances in the host. Earl...
Source: Journal of Sport and Health Science - May 3, 2019 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research