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Newest firstPURPOSE: Cannabis use is increasing among older adults. Given reported associations between delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and increased acute heart rate, there is concern regarding the impact of cannabis on cardiovascular health in older adults. Engaging in regular physical activity (PA) is associated with reduced heart rate and cardiovascular disease risk, but it has yet to be explored whether PA status infl…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundEndocannabinoid (eCB) signaling has been implicated in the physiological and affective responses to endurance exercise, including phenomena such as the runner’s high. However, although humans have the capacity to run for several hours and even days, evidence regarding eCB signaling is largely limited to exercise bouts shorter than 60 min. Consequently, the temporal dynamics of eCB signaling during prolon…
ObjectivesTo explore patients and physiotherapists perspectives on a snack-based physical activity (PA) approach and mobile health technologies (mHealth) for non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). Snack-based PA refers to short, frequent bouts of activity (2-5 minutes) integrated into daily routines. DesignQualitative study using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) of semi-structured online interv…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundLarge Language Model (LLM) chatbots are increasingly used for exercise and fitness topics, yet users experience with these tools remains understudied. MethodsThis study is a national survey of U.S. adults who have used an LLM chatbot for exercise-related topics in the past month. Participants answered questions about the exercise-related topics for which they used LLM chatbots, their perceptions of these…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction The prevalence of cannabis use among youth is rising globally, making it crucial to understand its role in health and well-being. While cannabis use is linked to various health outcomes, evidence on its relationship with 24-h movement behaviours (moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep) in youth is limited. This study uses a digital citizen science approach to examine th…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Several studies have suggested a positive effect of occasional cannabis consumption on the frequency of leisure-time physical activity, possibly due to more motivation before, more enjoyment during, and better recovery after engaging in leisure-time physical exercise. While such an effect would contradict the stereotypical image of lower physical activity levels in cannabis users as compared to non-user…
The synergistic role played by multiple lifestyle behaviors on mental health during the transition from adolescence to emerging adulthood has not been extensively studied. This study included 493 participants who self-reported on a range of health behaviors during adolescence and emerging adulthood, and psychological distress and mental wellbeing during emerging adulthood. Latent profile analysis and latent transi…
Open article record in new tab ↗Substance use (SU) and physical activity (PA) among university students changed with the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, we examined factors associated with SU and PA and profiles of these health behaviours in university students in Germany 20 months into the pandemic. A cross-sectional study on student well-being during the COVID 19-pandemic was conducted in October/November 2021 at five German…
Purpose of review Review recent research regarding the relationship between cannabis use, weight, eating behaviors, eating disorders, and physical activity. Recent findings Cannabis, particularly the cannabinoid Δ9-tegrahydrocannabinol (THC), is associated with increased appetite, food cravings, overconsumption, and decreased physical activity. Cannabidiol (CBD) appears to be associated with decreased appetite. Wh…
Open article record in new tab ↗Physical Activity (PA) is important for mental, physical, and brain health. Adolescence is marked by increased engagement in risky substance use (SU) behaviors, which can negatively affect brain development. This study aims to determine if PA influences SU experimentation and initiation among adolescents. We predicted higher levels of PA would be associated with less SU, with a larger effect in more vigorous compa…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Nutraceuticals have emerged as promising alternatives to conventional pharmacological treatments for managing joint pain and low-grade inflammation in physically active individuals. However, few clinical studies have evaluated the combined metabolic, inflammatory, and neuroendocrine effects of multi-ingredient supplements. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Flector Softgel FS Integratore, a mul…
PurposeThere is a lack of sedentary behaviour interventions for individuals with spinal cord injury. Interventions designed for non-disabled individuals are unlikely to be generalisable to wheelchair-users with paraplegia, meaning a tailored approach is needed. ObjectiveThis study aimed to co-design a sedentary behaviour intervention using the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) for manual wheelchair-users with paraplegi…
ABSTRACTObjective:To analyze time trends and prevalence of physical activity and sedentary behavior among adults of Brazilian capitals between 2006 and 2021, including the pandemic period.Methods:This is a time-series of cross-sectional surveys based on the National Surveillance System for Risk and Protective Factors for Chronic Diseases by Telephone Survey. Trends of sufficient leisure-time physical activity, suf…
The literature provides scientific evidence for the beneficial effects of cannabidiol (CBD), and these effects extend beyond epilepsy treatment (e.g., Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndromes), notably the influence on oxidative status, neurodegeneration, cellular protection, cognitive function, and physical performance. However, products containing CBD are not allowed to be marketed everywhere in the world, which may…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background The increasing availability of legal-market cannabis products has raised many questions about potential harms and benefits of increased use. In particular, concerns have been raised about the possible negative impact of cannabis use on behavioral determinants of obesity and chronic disease, including diet and exercise. However, previous research is mixed and has largely relied on cross-sectional survey…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objective This study examined the effects of acute resistance exercise on circulating endocannabinoid (eCB) and mood responses in trained and untrained healthy adults. Methods: Thirty-two healthy adults (22.1 ± 2.9 years) were recruited from trained (reporting resistance exercise at least twice per week for ≥ previous three months) and untrained (performing no resistance exercise for ≥ previous three months) group…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundPhysical activity (PA) is important for the long-term health and weight management of patients who undergo metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). However, the roles of exercise professionals in MBS settings have not been systematically determined. ObjectivesTo investigate: (1) who are the professionals implementing PA programming in MBS clinical settings; and (2) what patient-centric tasks do they perfor…
Physical activity may play a role in promoting or preventing substance use among youth. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between different types of physical activity [i.e., non-competitive school sport, competitive school sport, outside of school sport and minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day] and substance use (i.e., current smoking, e-cigarette, cannabis, binge…
Background With increased legalization of cannabis, users are combining cannabis with exercise. The purpose of this study is to understand how and why people use cannabis when participating in physical activity. Methods A convenience sample of cannabis users participated in an anonymous online survey created by the authors regarding exercise habits while under the influence of cannabis, perceived benefits, unantic…
Open article record in new tab ↗PurposeThe aim of the current study was twofold: first, to determine the prevalence of anxiety-induced sleep disturbances among Argentine adolescents according to sex, and second, to identify the association between these sleep disturbances and lifestyle behaviors in this population.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study with data from the Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) in Argentina (2018). A tot…