EHPL in the News

New study shows 'impactful' text messages reduce unhealthy sitting marathons

October 03, 2016
Western University’s Exercise and Health Psychology Laboratory, which is led by Harry Prapavessis, studies physical activity and exercise as a therapy to improve overall health and has found a new, cost-effective way of decreasing sedentary (or sitting) behaviour: texting.


Sitting: How can something that feels so good be so bad?

January 12, 2016
Kinesiology professor Harry Prapavessis delivery a "Classes without Quizzes" lecture that examined the science behind sitting and why it is bad for our health.