Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Physical activity"
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The association between dietary intake and breast cancer risk in black South African women
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Background - Breast cancer is the second leading diagnosed cancer in black South African women. The World Health Organization previously estimated that 30%-50% of all cancers, including breast cancer can be prevented by ... -
The association between physical activity, functional fitness and balance in senior citizens
(North-West University, 2011)During the past decades there has been an increase in longevity. These aging trends have an enormous economic impact and present challenges to policymakers, families, and health care providers to meet the needs of aging ... -
Body composition, physical activity and C-reactive protein in children : the PLAY study
(North-West University, 2006)Obesity is currently the most common and costly nutritional problem in developed countries and ten percent of the world's school-aged children are estimated to be overweight to some extent. Low-grade systemic inflammation ... -
Die invloed van fisieke inoefening op die geestelike welstand van dames
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1999)The influence of physical activity on the spiritual well-being of women. Man is perceived as a holistic being, which implies that the total well-being/wellness of a person consists of a variety of components, notably the ... -
Die verband tussen geestelike welstand en deelname aan fisieke, sosiale en intellektuele rekreatiewe aktiweite [sic] by bejaardes in Potchefstroom (ouer as 65 jaar)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2001)The relationship between spiritual well-being and physical, social and intellectual recreational activities of elderly people in Potchefstroom ( older than 65 years). Total health consists of a variety of components, ... -
The effect of a physical activity intervention on selective markers of the metabolic syndrome in adolescents with low socio–economic status
(North-West University, 2009)Background - Physical inactivity causes obesity, a condition which is related to insulin resistance, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and the metabolic syndrome (MS). MS is the collective description of lifestyle ... -
The effect of an enhanced quality physical education programme on physical activity and fitness among grade 7-learners in Potchefstroom
(2015)The low physical activity (PA) levels of children have become a national public health concern in South Africa. Moreover, the quality of Physical Education (PE) in South African schools has been compromised by challenges ... -
The effect of physical activity on the body composition and health related fitness of 9 to 13 year old boys
(North-West University, 2008)Physical activity plays a vital role in all children's lives. Physical activity prevents various life threatening diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, obesity, hypertension, cancer and many more. Physical activity ... -
Exercise and DNA damage and repair in middle aged men
(North-West University, 2007)Regular physical activity (PA) leads to an increased quality of life by means of certain physiological adaptations. Regular PA is beneficial to the human body and its functionality, including the physiological, biochemical ... -
Fisieke aktiwiteit en enkele lewenstyl-aspekte as aanduiders van lewensgeluk en gesondheidstatus by manlike bestuurslui : SANGALA-studie
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1999)Physical activity and some individual lifestyle factors as predictors of optimal health and happiness among male executives: SANGALA-study. The relationships between health, physical activity, lifestyle and the experience ...
