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Physical Activity

Physical Activity: Point-of-Decision Prompts to Encourage Use of Stairs
26 Feb 2026

Physical Activity: Point-of-Decision Prompts to Encourage Use of Stairs

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends point-of-decision prompts to increase the percentage of people who take the stairs. Read effectiveness evidence from systematic review. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/31/2025

Physical Activity: Enhanced School-Based Physical Education
26 Feb 2026

Physical Activity: Enhanced School-Based Physical Education

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends enhanced school-based physical education (PE) to increase students’ physical activity. Read effectiveness evidence from the systematic review. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/31/2025

Physical Activity: Park, Trail, and Greenway Infrastructure Interventions when Combined with Additional Interventions
26 Feb 2026

Physical Activity: Park, Trail, and Greenway Infrastructure Interventions when Combined with Additional Interventions

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends park/trail/greenway infrastructure interventions when combined with additional interventions to increase physical activity. Read effectiveness evidence. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/31/2025

Physical Activity: Digital Health Interventions for Adults 55 Years and Older
19 Feb 2026

Physical Activity: Digital Health Interventions for Adults 55 Years and Older

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends digital health interventions for adults aged 55 years and older to increase physical activity. Read effectiveness evidence from the systematic review. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/31/2025

Physical Activity: Individually-Adapted Health Behavior Change Programs
19 Feb 2026

Physical Activity: Individually-Adapted Health Behavior Change Programs

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends individually-adapted health behavior change programs to increase physical activity and fitness. Read effectiveness and economic evidence. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/31/2025

Physical Activity: Creation of or Enhanced Access to Places for Physical Activity Combined with Informational Outreach Activities
5 Feb 2026

Physical Activity: Creation of or Enhanced Access to Places for Physical Activity Combined with Informational Outreach Activities

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends the creation of or enhanced access to places for physical activity to improve physical fitness. Read effectiveness and economic evidence. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 1/27/2026

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Digital Health and Telephone Interventions to Increase Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Among Students at Institutions of Higher Education
5 Feb 2026

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Digital Health and Telephone Interventions to Increase Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Among Students at Institutions of Higher Education

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends digital health/telephone interventions implemented at institutions of higher education for use with students interested in improving these behaviors. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 2/19/2025

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Worksite Digital Health and Telephone Interventions to Increase Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
5 Feb 2026

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Worksite Digital Health and Telephone Interventions to Increase Healthy Eating and Physical Activity

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends worksite digital health/telephone interventions focused on improving healthy eating and physical activity among working adults interested in improving these behaviors. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/29/2025

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Community-based Digital Health and Telephone Interventions to Increase Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
5 Feb 2026

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Community-based Digital Health and Telephone Interventions to Increase Healthy Eating and Physical Activity

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends community-based digital health interventions to increase healthy eating and physical activity among adults interested in improving these behaviors. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/29/2025

Obesity Prevention and Control: Digital Health Interventions for Adolescents with Overweight or Obesity
5 Feb 2026

Obesity Prevention and Control: Digital Health Interventions for Adolescents with Overweight or Obesity

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends digital health interventions for adolescents with overweight or obesity. Read the effectiveness evidence from systematic review. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/30/2025

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