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Keep on Moving: Physical Exercise and Dementia

Last Updated: 09/10/2009

Physical activity is essential for maintaining adequate blood flow to the brain and may stimulate brain cell growth and survival. Being active is therefore one of the factors researchers are considering for its role in reducing the risk of developing dementia and for the benefits it offers to people with dementia.

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Alzheimer Scotland

Last Updated: 24/09/2009

Alzheimer Scotland provide information and support for people with dementia, their families and carers.

evaluation

Evaluation of The Distribution and Impact of The Class Moves Programme

Last Updated: 14/09/2009

Evaluation of the distribution and impact of The Class Moves! Uptake and use of the resource in primary schools in Scotland.

evaluation

Evaluation of The Class Moves

Last Updated: 14/09/2009

Evaluation document for The Class Moves! programme which consists of a number of relaxation exercises for use with primary school children of all ages. The programme aims to encourage children to engage in different types of physical exercises on a daily basis.

research

Older People's Perceptions of The Factors That Affect Mental Well-being in Later Life

Last Updated: 14/09/2009

This study was commissioned by NHS Health Scotland with the aim of identifying the key factors which affect mental well-being in later life.

survey data

Health Education Population Survey: Update from 2004 Survey

Last Updated: 10/09/2009

This report presents an update on trends in health-related knowledge, attitudes, motivations and behaviours in Scotland over the period 1996-2004, providing data from the Health Education Population Survey (HEPS) in 2004.

briefing paper

Woodlands and Greenspace and the Promotion of Health and Physical Activity

Last Updated: 09/09/2009

This briefing paper looks at the evidence base and discusses the importance of spaces and places as contexts for promoting physical activity.

briefing paper

The Promotion of Physical Activity in Secure Accommodation

Last Updated: 09/09/2009

This briefing paper looks at the evidence base and discusses the promotion of physical activity in secure accommodation.

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At Least Five a Week

Last Updated: 09/09/2009

A key source of evidence on the impact of physical activity and its relationship to health.

briefing paper

Physical Activity and Mental Health

Last Updated: 09/09/2009

This briefing paper looks at the evidence base and discusses the relationship between physical activity and mental health.

survey data

Health Education Population Survey (HEPS): Update from 2006 survey

Last Updated: 09/09/2009

This report presents an update on time trends in health-related knowledge, attitudes, motivations and behaviours in Scotland over the period 1996-2006, providing data from the Health Education Population Survey in 2006. This report focuses on areas where there has been a change, or consolidation of an earlier change, in 2006.

briefing paper

Physical Activity and Mental Health and Wellbeing: An Evidence Briefing

Last Updated: 09/09/2009

The benefits of physical activity on promoting mental wellbeing and the prevention of mental health problems are well documented.

guidance

Scottish Perspective on NICE public health guidance 16: Occupational Therapy and Physical Activity

Last Updated: 08/09/2009

Occupational therapy interventions and physical activity interventions to promote the mental wellbeing of older people in primary care and residential care

survey data

Health Education Population Survey (HEPS): Update from 2007 survey

Last Updated: 07/09/2009

This report presents an update on time trends in health-related knowledge, attitudes, motivations and behaviours in Scotland over the period 1996-2007, providing data from the Health Education Population Survey in 2007. This report focuses on areas where there has been a change, or consolidation of an earlier change, in 2007.

research review

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds: Physical Activity and Mental Health in Children and Young People

Last Updated: 07/09/2009

Physical activity and mental health in children and young people: Evidence briefing executive summary.

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Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds: Practitioners Briefing

Last Updated: 07/09/2009

Physical activity and mental health: The role of physical activity in promoting mental wellbeing and preventing mental health problems in children and young people.

briefing paper

Active Travel and Mental Well-Being

Last Updated: 28/08/2009

Mental health and well-being are vital to our quality of life.

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Associations between dementia/mild cognitive impairment and cognitive performance and activity levels in youth.

Last Updated: 24/08/2009

This study looks at the associations between dementia/mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and cognitive performance and activity levels in youth.

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Physical Activity and the Brain

Last Updated: 11/08/2009

Alzheimer Scotland provide an overview of the importance of physical activity and the onset of dementia.

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