Background: The Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) Europe network was established in 2005 to promote physical activity (PA) related research, policy, and practice across the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region. It was founded on early recognition of the essential role of regular PA …

During and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis older people presented significantly reduced practice of physical activity and social contact and were exposed to several psychological stress factors that negatively affected physical and mental health. To change this for the better, the Erasmus+ project …

University Medical Centre, Human Movement Sciences, School of Sports Studies & University of Groningen, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on people’s mental health and levels of physical activity, especially in …

Met het zesjarige NWA-project 'Stronger2gether' willen we jongeren helpen mentaal sterker te staan. We richten ons op veerkracht en positieve sociale relaties tussen jongeren.Steeds meer jongeren ervaren stress, eenzaamheid en problemen met hun mentale gezondheid. Vooral in het vmbo, mbo en (v)so is …

Academisch Proefschrift, ter verkrijging van de graad Doctor aan de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, op gezag van de rector magnificus prof. dr. J.J.G. Geurts, volgens besluit van de decaan van de Faculteit der Bètawetenschappen in het openbaar te verdedigen op donderdag 19 februari 2026 om 11.45 uur in …

Although first-time parents have a great need for effective support in the first challenging years of child upbringing, there is little research on volunteer-led parenting support programs in the context of the transition to parenthood. Therefore, this qualitative study examined the perceived value and …

Self-injurious behavior in forensic mental health care populations happens frequently and affects not only the individuals involved but also other patients and treatment staff. Moreover, it is linked to violent behavior toward others and is a predictor of suicide. There is still a limited understanding …

Depression is a common mental health disorder which frequently co-occurs with increased body mass index or increased waist circumference (hereafter ‘overweight’), causing heightened cardiovascular risk. Unhealthy lifestyle behaviours underlie both conditions. The Multimodal Lifestyle Intervention (MLI) …

In this study, eye-tracking and deep learning are employed to classify pilot experience during a twin-engine Piper Seneca flight simulator based on the potential to enhance aviation training and safety through the integration of human cognitive behaviors with artificial intelligence to optimize inter-cognitive …

Introduction: The course of low back pain (LBP) may be influenced by comorbidities, including lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). This study aimed to explore the impact of the coexistence of LBP and LUTS on physical functioning, quality of life, sleep quality, comorbidities and symptoms of depression, …