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Dr Bridget Foley

A year without diabetes stigma

As I embarked on a year-long adventure in Canada, little did I know that it would redefine my perception of living with diabetes. For over…

3 min readApr 7, 2024

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A year without diabetes stigma

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Dr Bridget Foley

Tackling Physical Inactivity through Sport

Less than half of Australian adults are meeting physical activity guidelines. Innovative approaches to get more Australians to be active…

3 min readJul 26, 2022

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Tackling Physical Inactivity through Sport

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Dr Bridget Foley

Dancing in the dark could have benefits for health and wellbeing

The peer-reviewed study, published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, surveyed 1190 participants across 52 No Lights, No…

2 min readNov 10, 2021

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Dancing in the dark could have benefits for health and wellbeing

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Dr Bridget Foley

New research shows that sports participation could improve academic performance in children and…

New research shows that sports participation could improve academic performance in children and adolescents. Physical activity can improve…

3 min readOct 9, 2021

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New research shows that sports participation could improve academic performance in children and…

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Dr Bridget Foley

Where are you meant to run?

My housemate and I were sitting on our corduroy couch in the living room drinking tea and chatting. I had noticed his physical activity…

4 min readAug 26, 2021

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Where are you meant to run?

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Dr Bridget Foley

Welcoming everyone into sport during and after COVID-19 restrictions

Since the first NSW lockdown I’ve spoken to a lot of different sports organisations about the impacts of the COVID-19 restrictions as part…

6 min readJul 22, 2021

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Welcoming everyone into sport during and after COVID-19 restrictions

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Dr Bridget Foley

Reflections for program evaluation

I am currently in the final year of my PhD. My studies have been part of a large evaluation of a state-wide government program known as the…

4 min readJul 12, 2021

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Reflections for program evaluation

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Dr Bridget Foley

13-year study shows more people walking everyday in NSW

New research findings from a 13-year study show that trends in walking for all adults in NSW have been increasing over time.

3 min readSep 30, 2020

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13-year study shows more people walking everyday in NSW

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Dr Bridget Foley

The World Health Organisation releases ‘More people active for a healthier world’: a global action…

Did you leave the house this morning wondering how you could get more people and populations more physically active? If so, then you have…

4 min readJun 4, 2018

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The World Health Organisation releases ‘More people active for a healthier world’: a global action…

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Dr Bridget Foley

Dr Bridget Foley

PhD in Public Health. Physical activity advocate. Closing the gap between science and practice. Enjoys running, dancing, active travel, & board games.

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