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A global study of 117 cities finds Australian capitals have fairly poor access by car. Public transport, cycling and walking access is better than in the US, but not as good as in Europe and China.
What if assisted living facilities became more active communities, where the residents were less sedentary? This could potentially enable residents to gain more independence, rather than losing it.
While the road toll has come down over the decades, it's largely a result of fewer car occupants dying. Pedestrian deaths have barely changed for a decade, but they remain a road safety blind spot.
Electric cars are being touted as the best way to reduce emissions from transport. But a climate policy that relies on individuals paying for new technology runs the risk of aggravating inequities.
Cities around the world are reducing traffic speeds and improving access to local services and activities by public transport, cycling and walking. They are now reaping the many 'slow city' benefits.
Even just a few minutes of walking every hour can help better manage blood sugar levels.
But more intense exercises – such as weightlifting – are still important for health and fitness.
Active travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day.
African city planners need to promote inclusive cities where residents are not captive walkers but walk because it is accessible, safe and pleasurable to do so.
Even half the amount of steps shows health benefits.
Research shows short bouts of physical activity can boost your concentration for up to one hour.
Leg pain while walking is a common symptom of peripheral artery disease.
Walking all parts of Melbourne before and after the pandemic hit was eye-opening. It brought home just how much change is possible if we wish for a better, more sustainable way of living.
Exercise plays an important part in preserving memory throughout our lifetime.
Being physically active is largely not an individual choice, but a result of what funds, spaces, places and opportunities are available to the individual and communities.
Active travel has become attractive to a degree not seen for decades. Policy needs to follow.
'Eccentric exercises' are a normal part of everyday life – but they may carry some risks.
How walking side by side can help to resolve conflict and improve people's sense of connection with others.
If we're to get more people walking and cycling in our cities, then we need to make it easier for people, and we can learn from others overseas.
Top contributors
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Distinguished Professor and Director, Urban Futures Enabling Capability Platform, and Director, Healthy Liveable Cities Group, RMIT University
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Professor of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Population Health, University of Sydney
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Honorary Professor of Planning, The University of Queensland
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PhD Candidate, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle
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Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, The University of Queensland
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Professor, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Queensland
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Deputy Director, Centre for Urban Research; Principal Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
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Reader in Exercise and Health Physiology, University of Hertfordshire
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Adjunct Professor, School of Public Health, Curtin University
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Lecturer, Clinical Exercise Physiology, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University
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Professor of Transport, University of Sydney
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Senior Research Fellow, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University
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Professor and Laboratory Head of Physical Activity, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
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Professor of Health Sciences, University of South Australia
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Senior Lecturer, School of Health & Social Development, Deakin University
