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Health Intervention of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors
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Health Intervention of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Preventive Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 22 August 2025 | Viewed by 2187

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Raphael Martins de Abreu

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Department of Health, LUNEX University of Applied Sciences, 4671 Differdange, Luxembourg
Interests: cardiovascular system; autonomic nervous system; exercise; physiology; chronic disease; high-intensity interval training
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Dr. Jordana Barbosa da Silva

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Hochschule Osnabrück, University of Applied Sciences, 60318 Frankfurt, Germany
Interests: women's health; physiotherapy; pelvic floor; rehabilitation; physical exercise

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

You are welcome to contribute to this Special Issue on “Health Intervention of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors”. Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors have become prevalent concerns in contemporary society, contributing significantly to the global burden of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. In contrast, regular physical activity is known to offer numerous health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, enhanced mental well-being, and a reduced risk of chronic diseases. Given the critical role of physical activity in maintaining and promoting health, there is a pressing need for innovative and inclusive strategies to encourage active lifestyles and reduce sedentary behavior across all age groups.

We are pleased to invite researchers to submit scientific papers that explore and present novel approaches to promoting a healthy lifestyle through physical activity. We are particularly interested in studies that leverage technology, such as wearable fitness trackers and mobile health applications, to motivate and monitor physical activity. Additionally, we seek research on outdoor exercise strategies designed to increase engagement and adherence to physical exercise protocols, as well as studies that propose new methods for measuring physical activity as a vital sign. Contributions that examine the relationship between physical activity and disease incidence and those that design effective, non-conventional physical exercise interventions are also highly encouraged.

We welcome a diverse range of submissions, including original research, systematic reviews, and scoping reviews, that provide insights into the promotion of physical activity and the reduction of sedentary behavior. Innovative solutions to common barriers, such as lack of time, cost, and accessibility, are of particular interest. Our goal is to advance the field by highlighting effective, evidence-based strategies that can be implemented across various populations to foster healthier, more active lifestyles. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: technological innovations in physical activity; outdoor exercise strategies; measurement/monitoring of physical activity; physical activity and disease incidence; addressing barriers to physical activity; reducing sedentary behavior across all ages; and unconventional methods of physical exercise/activity prescription.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Raphael Martins de Abreu
Dr. Jordana Barbosa da Silva
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • physical activity
  • sedentary behavior
  • health interventions
  • physical exercise
  • sports

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Trends in Physical Activity Research on Tobacco and/or Alcohol: A Bibliometric Analysis
by Antonio Castillo-Paredes, Pablo del Val Martín and Gerson Ferrari
Healthcare 2025, 13(5), 529; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13050529 - 28 Feb 2025
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Background/Objectives: Physical activity allows the enjoyment of personal health benefits in those who practice it, including the possibility of modifying behavioral risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol consumption. These risk factors are responsible for the development of non-communicable diseases, which are [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Physical activity allows the enjoyment of personal health benefits in those who practice it, including the possibility of modifying behavioral risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol consumption. These risk factors are responsible for the development of non-communicable diseases, which are preventable and controllable. The scientific field on this object of study has grown in recent years. The main objective of this study was to perform a scientific mapping to explore the trend of annual publications, and to analyze and identify the thematic categories, the authors, countries and journals with the highest number of papers, the most referenced papers and authors, and the most used keywords in research related to physical activity and tobacco and/or alcohol consumption. Methods: Through a bibliometric analysis based on traditional bibliometric laws on the scientific documentation related to the subject and indexed in the Main Collection of the Web of Science. The DeSolla Price Law was used to analyze the trend of annual publications, using the coefficient of determination R2. Lotka’s law was applied to identify prolific authors, Bradford’s law to highlight the most frequent publication sources, the h-index to identify the most cited articles and Zipf’s law to highlight the keywords most used in research. Results: A total of 538 documents were analyzed. The trend followed by annual publications is in an exponential growth phase. Adrian Taylor and Michael Ussher were identified as prolific authors. USA and Preventive Medicine were the country and journal with the highest number of publications. The most frequently used words were physical activity, smoking, exercise, alcohol, obesity, and smoking cessation. Conclusions: This bibliometric review identified an exponential growth from 1994 to date of research related to physical activity and tobacco and/or alcohol consumption. It allowed us to identify trends and guide the development of future research in these or new related areas. Full article
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Effects of Physical Exercise on Cardiometabolic Health in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review
by Léa Charlier, Léa Cordeiro, Jorge Lopes Cavalcante Neto, Étore De Favari Signini, Jordana Barbosa-Silva, Camilo Corbellini, Antoine Lipka and Raphael Martins de Abreu
Healthcare 2025, 13(4), 439; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13040439 - 18 Feb 2025
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Background/Objectives: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at increased risk of developing cardiometabolic diseases. Although physical exercise (PE) has emerged in the literature as an important modulator for reducing such risk, evidence remains unclear. This systematic review aimed to investigate the effects [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at increased risk of developing cardiometabolic diseases. Although physical exercise (PE) has emerged in the literature as an important modulator for reducing such risk, evidence remains unclear. This systematic review aimed to investigate the effects of PE on cardiometabolic health in individuals with ASD. Methods: A systematic review was carried out according to the PRISMA guidelines, from their inception until 18 July 2023, in the following electronic databases: Scopus, Medline, and Web of Science. Studies were included if they focused on ASD patients undergoing physical exercise, assessing cardiometabolic risk, exercise tolerance, and QoL. The following were excluded: non-exercise interventions, additional therapies, non-English studies, and reviews. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed through the Downs and Black scale. Results: A total of four studies (149 participants) were included in this review, with the average methodological quality being rated as “fair”. Interventions had mixed effects on cardiometabolic health. The BMI (↓2.8 kg/m2), waist circumference (↓1.86 cm), and lipid profiles improved in some cases. VO2max and HRbaseline showed moderate gains. Secondary outcomes included enhanced endurance, strength, and calorie expenditure, especially in mild ASD. Autistic traits and quality of life improved post-intervention, with better results in the experimental groups. Conclusions: This review indicates that aerobic and functional training improves cardiometabolic health, autistic traits, and QoL in individuals with ASD, particularly in mild cases. Further research is needed to explore the impact of ASD severity on these outcomes. Full article
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