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Matthew Mclaughlin

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Newcastle, Perth
As seen in: Yahoo News Australia, ABC News (Australia), Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), British Journal of Sports Medicine, The Conversation, The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, SBS, Medical Xpress, UNSW Newsroom, The New Daily and
Covers:  Physical activity, active transport, car dependence, cycling, walking, exercise, health, public health, health prevention.
Public Health Researcher & Advocate | Preferred name: Tepi | Views my own | matthew.mclaughlin@uwa.edu.au
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Keeping active while confined in quarantine

Keeping active while confined in quarantine

Hunter Medical Research Institute — Returning from a family holiday in England to face two weeks of solitary quarantine inside a small hotel room was a daunting prospect indeed for HMRI physical activity researcher and advocate Matthew 'Tepi' McLaughlin.As a member of the Hunter New England Population Health team, Mr McLaughlin is devoted to implementing community programs that increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour.
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Why we need space for health

Why we need space for health

ABC Newcastle — For more information, visit www.spaceforhealth.org
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Why city needs to be put on a 'road diet'

Why city needs to be put on a 'road diet'

Newcastle Herald — This article discussed the role of our street layouts in helping maintain 1.5 metre physical distancing to reduce COVID-19 transmission. It discusses the cities around the global facilitating walking and cycling by widening pavements and installing temporary cycleways.
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Could Newcastle go car free for just one day?

Could Newcastle go car free for just one day?

ABC Newcastle — Getting into the car on a daily basis is such a normal part of our lives. So what would happen if there was a designated day for you to ditch the car? Several countries around the world have already dedicated a day to this, and now, one local group is hoping to get the movement started in Newcastle.
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Why being active is about more than just not being lazy

Why being active is about more than just not being lazy

ABC Newcastle — There are many different factors which influence how active we are, including environment, the people around you and personal responsibility. So how do we ramp these up to get fitter and healthier?
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Many ways to keep moving in a chilly city

Many ways to keep moving in a chilly city

newcastleherald.com.au — You've heard it all before: more than half of Australians should be moving more. But in winter, with the colder weather and darker evenings, many of us find it even harder to get out and exercise. So, how can we change our habits to boost our physical activity?
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Sitting and diabetes in older adults: Does timing matter?

Sitting and diabetes in older adults: Does timing matter?

The Conversation — Adults are sitting more than ever, and few pay attention to how they sit throughout the day. Take a moment to think about all the reasons we sit.
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One step at a time: Simple nudges can increase lifestyle physical activity

One step at a time: Simple nudges can increase lifestyle physical activity

The Conversation — You've heard this before, right? Physical activity is good for your heart, your overall health - and, believe it or not, even your bank account. While physical activity used to be unavoidable, over the years, those "helpful" modern conveniences like washing machines, elevators, even electric toothbrushes, have made it that much harder to be active.
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