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Asthma and allergy prevalence among children at risk for developmental coordination disorder
To the Editor, There is emerging evidence to suggest an association between allergic disease and neurodevelopmental disorders.1, 2 Recent studies have reported a possible link between self-reported asthma or food allergies and neurodevelopmental disorders1 and gross motor delay,3 however specific neurodevelopmental disorders were not examined.
An individual participant data meta-analysis of how physical activity relates to affective well-being in daily life
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Abstract Physical inactivity constitutes a pressing societal problem. To realize physical activity’s (PA) potential as a key health resource, mechanisms of PA engagement need to be understood. Laboratory and interventional studies documented that exercise relates to affective well-being (AWB) and suggested that AWB may shape PA behaviour. Digitalization enabled the investigation of how PA relates to AWB in everyday life, but findings from individual studies are ambiguous.
By Johanna Rehder, Irina Timm, Gesa Berretz, Iris Reinhard, Andreas Neubauer, Onur Güntürkün, Keisuke Takano, Walter Bierbauer, Miriam Cabrita, Matthew Bourke, Joshua M. Smyth, Jinhyuk Kim, Johannes Michalak, Joshua E. Curtiss, Björn Pannicke, Jacob Gallagher Verified, Ana M. Abrantes, Toru Nakamura, Yoshiharu Yamamoto, Paul Cook, Lena Wieland, Bryan McCormick, Justin Hachenberger, Tomas Vetrovsky, Louise Poppe, Gorden Sudeck, Andrea B. Goldschmidt, Lynn M. Martire, Martina Kanning, Jaclyn P. Maher, Yu-Mei Li, Ulrich Reininghaus, Corina Berli, Caroline Seiferth, Kate A. Leger, Amanda Staiano, Almut Zeeck, Stefano Calza, Yue Liao, Geralyn R. Ruissen, Andreas Schwerdtfeger, Matthias N Haucke, Siwei Liu, Mark Thomas, Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg, Genevieve F. Dunton, Steriani Elavsky, Ulrich Ebner-Priemer, Marco Giurgiu, Julian Packheiser, Markus Reichert, Birte von Haaren-Mack, Benajmin Henwood, Laura Hollands, Derek J. Hevel, Loree T. Pham
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Association Between Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors and Mental Health Symptoms in Children With Autism and ADHD: A Latent Profile Analysis
1 Introduction Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in social communication and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities (American Psychiatric Association 2013). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is another neurodevelopmental condition, defined by persistent inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that impacts daily functioning or development (American Psychiatric Association 2013).
Within-Person Association Between Daily Screen Use and Sleep in Youth
Key Points Question What is the within-person association between daily screen use and sleep in children and youth? Findings In this systematic review and meta-analysis, daily screen use was significantly related to later sleep onset but was not significantly related to total sleep time, sleep onset latency, sleep efficiency, wake after sleep onset, or subjective sleep quality.
A pilot effectiveness study of a just-in-time micro-randomized controlled trial on the physical activity and sedentary time of young children and their parents: The active family m-health intervention
Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Citation: Phillips SM, Bourke M, Inniss BV, Ahluwalia M, Tucker P (2026) A pilot effectiveness study of a just-in-time micro-randomized controlled trial on the physical activity and sedentary time of young children and their parents: The active family m-health intervention. PLoS One 21(1): e0340687.
Examining the Effects of Mindful-Movement Interventions on Social, Emotional and Cognitive Outcomes in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis - Harrison - 2026 - Child: Care, Health and Development - Wiley Online Library
Background Early childhood is a critical period in which the development of social, emotional and cognitive skills occurs. Mindful–movement interventions, which combine physical activity and mindfulness practices, have promising benefits in adults; however, their effects in children are not well understood. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the impact of mindful–movement interventions on the social, emotional and cognitive development of children aged 0–10 years.
Screen Time Among and Youth Children With Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
1 Introduction Electronic devices and technology use, including televisions, mobile phones, computers and tablets, are now integrated into the daily lives of children and youth and are increasingly used in school, during recreation time and while socializing. As a result of these omnipresent trends, children are exposed to electronic devices from a young age (Ponti 2023).
Comparing trajectories of sport participation for autistic- and non-autistic-youth: A group-based multi-trajectory modelling approach
The prevalence of autism has increased significantly over the past 10 years. For example, in 2015 it was estimated that one in 150 Australians were autistic (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2017). In 2024, estimates suggest that these numbers have risen to approximately one in 40 (Autism Spectrum Australia, 2024). Autism is characterised by differences in the way the individual communicates, engages socially and processes their sensory environment (Dallman et al., 2022).
Association between 24‐hour movement behaviors and adiposity in children and adolescents: A compositional data meta‐analysis
1 BACKGROUND Childhood obesity is considered a pandemic of the 21st century1 and is a major public health concern.2 Levels of overweight and obesity in children and youth increased by 47% between 1980 and 2013.3 It is estimated that 5% of children and adolescents worldwide currently experience obesity, equating to over 100 million children and adolescents.4 The rates of obesity may be even greater in many high-income countries, including those in Western Europe (7.2% in boys and 6.4% in...
Encouraging movement opportunities through theory-informed video education among undergraduate students: the MOVE study
Abstract Objective: To explore the impact of a theory-informed educational video on undergraduates’: motivational readiness, self-efficacy, and decisional balance about changing sedentary time; sedentary time; and perceptions of sedentarism over time and compared to a control. Participants: Undergraduates (N = 160) from a Canadian institution. Methods: A single-blind randomized controlled trial using an intervention (sedentary video) and control (sleep video) group.
Associations Between Childcare Physical Activity and Sedentary Time and Early Childhood Developmental Outcomes: A Compositional and Isotemporal Substitution Analysis
Practice: This research provides preliminary evidence that engaging in MVPA at the expense of lower intensity activities whilst at childcare is beneficial for children's physical and psychosocial development. Policy: This research provides insight into the importance that movement behaviour compositions during childcare hours may have on psychosocial development of young children, particularly focusing on MVPA in relation to fewer internalising symptoms (e.g., emotional problems).
Factors that influence mental health and well-being of high-performance athletes from Olympic or Paralympic sport who have transitioned out of national-level or international-level sport: a mixed methods approach
Discussion This study aimed to explore athletes’ satisfaction with retirement support systems and examine key factors and system parameters to optimise support transition from elite sport while maintaining mental health and well-being. Our findings complement the framework proposed by Purcell et al7 on promoting mental well-being in elite sports by providing important evidence on elite athletes’ retirement experiences, which better informs sports on resource allocation and programme planning.
Body‐related self‐conscious emotions, self‐compassion, and dietary restraint in Canadian undergraduate university students: A multilevel mediation and moderation analysis
1 INTRODUCTION As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many changes occurred in people's lives such as increased media exposure, disruption in daily activities, social isolation, decreased social support, and limited access to support services to aid in emotional regulation which may have led to worsening body image perceptions and the development or exacerbation of disordered eating behaviors (Rodgers et al., 2020; Schneider et al., 2023).
Parent-Reported Changes in Ontario Children’s Physical Activity Levels during the COVID-19 Pandemic
This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle by Monika Szpunar 1, Matthew Bourke 2, Leigh M. Vanderloo 2,3, Brianne A. Bruijns 2, Stephanie Truelove 4, Shauna M. Burke 5,6, Jason Gilliland 5,6,7,8,9, Jennifer D.
Even a single exercise session can help shift depression
Exercise has been described as a transformative experience for people affected by depression, one that can contribute to increased engagement with life and a joy of living that has been absent. People who have experienced depression and tried using exercise to help deal with it have recalled feeling invigorated, calmed or clearer headed after workouts – it’s like ‘blowing the cobwebs away’, as one woman who had taken up cycling told researchers.
Association between childcare movement behaviour compositions with health and development among preschoolers: Finding the optimal combinations of physical activities and sedentary time
ABSTRACT Little is known about how wake-time movement behaviour compositions while in childcare relate to children’s health and development. This study aimed to use compositional analysis to examine how childcare movement behaviour compositions were associated with standardised body mass index (zBMI) and physical and psychosocial functioning among children in the preschool setting.
Mindfulness is associated with reduced barriers to exercise via decreasing psychological distress in help‐seeking young adults: A cross‐sectional brief report
Abstract Aim Mental illness is common among young people. Exercise has benefits for mental health; however, young people experience a range of barriers to engaging in physical activity, one of which is psychological distress. Mindfulness is a modifiable factor that can reduce distress and may, in turn, reduce perceived barriers to physical activity.
Young people's attitudes towards integrating physical activity as part of mental health treatment: A cross‐sectional study in youth mental health services
Abstract Introduction Due to the significant burden associated with mental disorders that have their onset in youth, there is a critical need to improve treatments and treatment outcomes.
VIDEO REVIEW: 1970 BEDFORD FREIGHTER VAM70
By: Paul Aldridge, Photography by: Paul Aldridge, Video by: Matthew Bourke Date: 30.12.2019 A beautifully restored 1970 Bedford Freighter VAM70 is keeping history alive at Moonee Valley Coaches. The Moonee Valley colours and the alloy side panels with original rivets - which are exact pressings of the originals - make this Bedford one real head-turner.
VIDEO REVIEW: HINO PONCHO
By: Paul Aldridge, Photography by: Paul Aldridge, Video by: Matthew Bourke Date: 22.11.2019 When launched a few years ago here in Australia, the Hino Poncho was a ‘cute little bus’ giving potential buyers something to think about. Years later with ‘on demand’ now in vogue, those thoughts are even more pertinent still. Ultimately, Hino has put a great deal of thought into who the Poncho's market is. It’s one that’s been a long time coming, this test drive of the Hino Poncho.
BUSVIC 2019 EXPO AND MAINTENANCE CONFERENCE
By: Fabian Cotter + Paul Aldridge, Photography by: Cotter, Aldridge + BusVic, Video by: Matthew Bourke Date: 07.11.2019 EVENT: Celebrating its 75th anniversary seemed only fitting for BusVic this year, whose successful biennial 2019 Bus Expo and Maintenance Conference showcased emerging technologies and designs tailored to a discerning Australasian market.
MTA spends billions on renovation
As all students at our University’s downtown campus know, we are blessed with a good subway system in NYC.When it first opened in 1904, the subway ran twenty-two miles from City Hall to 145th Street and Lenox Avenue—the longest stretch ever built at one time.
VIDEO REVIEW: SCANIA TOURING
By: Paul Aldridge, Photography by: Paul Aldridge, Video by: Matthew Bourke Date: 30.07.2019 The Scania Touring has hit Australia providing a versatile choice for operators and a range of Australian-designed options that make it ideally suited to this country’s varied needs. ABC magazine takes an exclusive first local test. In testing we got to experience city driving, freeway driving and country roads and we could not fault how it both drove and handled.
VIDEO REVIEW: DENNING DENAIR MONO
By: Paul Aldridge, Photography by: Paul Aldridge, Video by: Matthew Bourke Date: 30.05.2019 Locally, the Denning brand has been synonymous with quality and performance in its Australian history and its buses often came with features well before their time. ABC magazine headed to Victoria’s Driver Bus Lines to see its amazing Classics Heritage Fleet – and this beaut DenAir Mono caught our eye. There really isn’t a huge difference to buses of this era and the modern-day vehicles, as a driver.
VIDEO REVIEW: MERCEDES-BENZ OC 500RF - IRIZAR i6S
By: Paul Aldridge, Photography by: Paul Aldridge, Video by: Matthew Bourke Date: 26.04.2019 EXCLUSIVE: One of Mercedes-Benz’s star performing and popular coach chassis finds a likely bed-fellow in the new Irizar i6S. We took a first look at this unique combination here in Australia before taking it out for a cheeky quick spin.
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