Overview
Physical activity is any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscle that requires energy expenditure. It is a key component of health and well-being, helping to prevent a variety of health issues such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some forms of cancer. Regular physical activity can also reduce stress and improve mental health, contribute to a healthy weight, and make everyday activities easier. It is important for people of all ages to engage in regular physical activity.
Research published in this journal
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 12 articles above have been cited 75 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2026 · BMC Public Health
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2026 · Journal of Affective Disorders
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2026 · BMJ Open
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2026 · PLOS One
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S. M. O'Kane et al. · 2025 · BMC Public Health
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2025 · BMC Public Health
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2024 · British Journal of Haematology
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Mohd Azry et al. · 2024 · Journal of Mathematics and Computing Science
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Physical Activity, linking to each citing work.