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Ruth Lowry

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Professor of health and exercise psychology at Ulster University. Researching the use of physical activity and the arts to improve psychological and social health.

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Introducing the CityMove Junior Researcher Capsules! 🌟
We’re sharing a series of #CityMoveCapsules featuring our junior researchers and their work on how urban programs, spaces, and places can increase physical activity for everyone.

#CityMove #HorizonEU #EUFunded #ResearchImpactEU #UrbanHealth
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23.05.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Faculty of Psychology for Older People in @bpsofficial.bsky.social are thrilled to confirm Andy Bell, CEO for Centre for Mental Health as a keynote speaker for 2-3rd July 2025 conference, Lincoln. Registration & submissions open! Check out the details here: www.bps.org.uk/event/fpop-a...

12.02.2025 04:40 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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🌟 #CityMove in 2024. Discover our first-year highlights and how we’re advancing active urban interventions in six cities worldwide. πŸŒπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Dive in and explore the updates! πŸ‘‰ : mailchi.mp/5a173596678f...
πŸ“© Stay informed! Subscribe to our mailing list: mailchi.mp/citymove/new...

#HorizonEU #EUFunded

21.01.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‘ How does your city encourage active living?

#HorizonEU #EUFunded #ResearchImpactEU #GlobalHealth #HealthyCities #UrbanHealth #PublicHealth #Research

21.01.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍 Creating Active Societies! Today we focus on creating Active Societies and explore how reshaping social norms fosters physical activity.

Learn about GAPPA’s actions like social campaigns, inclusive events & workforce training. πŸ§΅β¬‡οΈ

21.01.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Comparative effectiveness of physical activity interventions on cognitive functions in children and adolescents with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Background Physical activity (PA) interventions have been shown to yield positive effects on cognitive functions. However, it is unclear which type of PA intervention is the most effective in…

This systematic review and network meta-analysis of RCTs examined the effectiveness of physical activity interventions on cognitive functions in children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders:

20.01.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

More details about the NISAW - Northern Ireland Study for Adolescent Wellbeing here at The Bamford Centre #ccrf2014 http://www.science.ulster.ac.uk/bamfordcentre/northern-ireland-study-for-adolescent-wellbeing/

19.11.2014 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you email me we can have a chat

17.01.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Anything in particular?

17.01.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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