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Very pleased to share the latest publication from our team @DalHPI @camille4heart @sflkirk
Play-Friendly Communities in Nova Scotia, Canada: A Content Analysis of Physical Activity and Active Transportation Strategies mdpi.com/1527514 #mdpiijerph via @IJERPH_MDPI
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Play-Friendly Communities in Nova Scotia, Canada: A Content Analysis of Physical Activity and Active Transportation Strategies mdpi.com/1527514 #mdpiijerph via @IJERPH_MDPI
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1/ We analyzed the content of NS municipal physical activity and active transportation strategies for actions that aligned with the @CPHA_ACSP Play-Friendly Cities Framework that includes 4 criteria for a play-friendly city:
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Four Play-Friendly Cities Framework criteria/ themes:
1. Participation of children in decision making
2. Safe and active routes around the community
3. Safe and accessible informal play environments
4. Evidence-informed design of formal play spaces
Four Play-Friendly Cities Framework criteria/ themes:
1. Participation of children in decision making
2. Safe and active routes around the community
3. Safe and accessible informal play environments
4. Evidence-informed design of formal play spaces
1/4 NEW PAPER: The built environment is important for children's health and health inequalities. Our new multi-disciplinary review identifies 10 key health promoting built environment categories mdpi.com/1310690 #mdpiijerph @urban_formation @shahid_islam @ActEarlyCities
2/4 These include 1) residential density - more people around to 'do' things with; 2) land use diversity - more facilities ='eyes on the street', 3) street connectivity - good for active travel, but too much can increase traffic reducing play opportunities
3/4 4) walkability, 5) road/street environment design (e.g. is it nice to walk), 6) access to physical activity facilities 7) green and blue spaces for people to visit, 8) perceived safety, 9) traffic levels, and 10) social support
Low carb helps BP Our paper out today🥂 #mdpiijerph Substantial & Sustained Improvements in Blood Pressure, Weight & Lipid Profiles from a Carbohydrate Restricted Diet: An Observational Study of Insulin Resistant Patients in Primary Care 1/5 mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/1… @IJERPH_MDPI
2/5 Low carb helps BP As Insulin via renal sodium (salt) retention helps put BP up. Low carb helps sort this Our paper out today🥂 #mdpiijerph An Observational Study of Insulin Resistant Patients in Primary Care 1/5 mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/1… @IJERPH_MDPI
3/5 Low carb helps BP despite 21.5% #deprescribing of drugs for hypertension that are usually lifelong Our paper out today HURRAH 🥂 #mdpiijerph An Observational Study of Insulin Resistant Patients in Primary Care 1/5 mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/1… @IJERPH_MDPI
