7.01 Recreation, sport, and fitness improve work performance by increasing productivity, and decreasing absenteeism, staff turnover, and accidents
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[2015]
Designed to Move: Active Cities
The report shows that cities with physically active populations are not only more economically competitive – they also benefit from increased productivity, improved school performance, higher...
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[2015]
Co-benefits of Designing Communities for Active Living
Active cities are an investment in developing greater human, economic, social and environmental capital.
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[2014]
Claiming the Health Dividend: Value for Money Estimates of Investment in Walking and Cycling
This report summarizes the latest findings in studies that looked at benefit-to-cost ratios of investments in walking and cycling which are considered to be around 5:1.
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[2014]
Moving Ahead: The Economic Impact of Reducing Physical Inactivity and Sedentary Behaviour
By meeting the official physical activity and sedentary guidelines, Canadians can live a longer and healthier life, which has positive implications for the economy, government finances, and labour...
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[2012]
The New Business Imperative: Valuing Natural Capital
Prioritizing ecosystems within business strategy will in turn cut costs, reduce risks, enhance brand and reputation, and grow revenues.
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[2012]
Supervisor Workplace Stress and Abusive Supervision: The Buffering Effect of Exercise
Moderate levels of physical exercise can reduce stress and associated abusive behaviour of supervisors towards staff.
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[2011]
The economic benefits of reducing physical inactivity: An Australian example
Opportunity cost savings and health benefits conservatively estimated from a reduction in population-level physical inactivity may be substantial. The largest savings will benefit individuals in...
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[2010]
Knight Soul of the Community 2010
This study provides empirical evidence that the drivers that create emotional bonds between people and their community are consistent in virtually every city and can be reduced to just a few...
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[2010]
The Scientific Evidence Relating to the Impact of Recreation on Youth Development
"Park and recreation department out of school time programs can make significant contributions in nine areas . They can:
1 . contribute to reducing juvenile delinquency
2 . contribute to... -
[2010]
Interventions to Promote Physical Activity and Dietary Lifestyle Changes for Cardiovascular Risk Fac
Even modest sustained lifestyle changes can substantially reduce CVD morbidity and mortality. Because many of the beneficial effects of lifestyle changes accrue over time, long-term adherence...
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[2008]
The health benefits of contact with nature in a park context: A review of relevant literature. 2nd e
There are many and varied health effects to be derived from contact with nature, and, in urban environments in particular, experiencing nature through parks may be a vital component of human health.
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[2008]
The evidence base for arts and culture policy: A brief review of selected recent literature
"Studies show that the use of arts can cause positive physiological and psychological changes in clinical outcomes; reduce drug consumption; reduce length of stay in hospital; increase job...