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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: 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: 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

HIV: Interventions to Reduce Sexual Risk Behaviors or Increase Protective Behaviors to Prevent Acquisition of HIV in Men Who Have Sex with Men Group-Level Interventions
26 Feb 2026

HIV: Interventions to Reduce Sexual Risk Behaviors or Increase Protective Behaviors to Prevent Acquisition of HIV in Men Who Have Sex with Men Group-Level Interventions

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends HIV behavioral interventions (group level) for adult men who have sex with men. Read effectiveness and economic evidence from systematic review. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/10/2025

Cancer Screening: Small Media Targeting Clients — Colorectal Cancer
26 Feb 2026

Cancer Screening: Small Media Targeting Clients — Colorectal Cancer

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends small media – videos, printed materials, etc. – to increase colorectal cancer screening by FOBT. Read effectiveness and economic evidence. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/16/2025

Cancer Screening: Small Media Targeting Clients — Cervical Cancer
26 Feb 2026

Cancer Screening: Small Media Targeting Clients — Cervical Cancer

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends small media–videos, printed materials, etc.–to increase cervical cancer screening. Read effectiveness and economic evidence. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/16/2025

Cancer Screening: Small Media Targeting Clients — Breast Cancer
26 Feb 2026

Cancer Screening: Small Media Targeting Clients — Breast Cancer

by Mike Barbaro | | 0

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends small media–videos, printed materials, etc.–to increase breast cancer screening. Read systematic review effectiveness and economic evidence. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/16/2025

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

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