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Dr Benjamin Rigby

@benjaminrigby.bsky.social

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Researching #behaviour & #systems to improve #publichealth & reduce #inequality. #physicalactivity & #policy enthusiast. @Newcastleuni.bsky.social - My own views.

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Dr Benjamin Rigby @benjaminrigby.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📢 We're recruiting participants for the PATHS to Prevention study. Have experience of discharge from hospital following a stay for mental ill-health? We'd like to hear from you. See flyer for details. 🔄 Please repost to help reach potential participants. #MentalHealth #LivedExperience #CoDesign

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Dr Benjamin Rigby @benjaminrigby.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

📢 UK adults wanted for Newcastle Uni #research. Have you used #Wegovy, #Ozempic, #Mounjaro, #Saxenda, or another #GLP1 weight-loss medication in the past 12 months? ⏱️ 10–15 min anonymous survey 🎁 Chance to win 1 of 4 × £25 vouchers Take part: lnkd.in/efVu_4gk Please share.

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Dr Benjamin Rigby @benjaminrigby.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

One of my BSc Psychology students is looking for research participants. Please share with your networks!

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Dr Benjamin Rigby @benjaminrigby.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

📢 New publication We challenge ideas of movement = health & inactivity = harm. Instead, we explore how purposeful stillness & rest alongside #physicalactivity are vital to human flourishing. Thanks @OliviaFlemons, @JoePigginPhD, Thiago & Michelle! doi.org/10.1123/jpah...

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Dr Benjamin Rigby @benjaminrigby.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

📢New publication My co-authors and I call for reflection over more action in this Critical Commentary on continued trends in physical inactivity around the world. I have 50 free copies to share - pls contact me and share this post. doi.org/10.1080/1940... #physicalactivity #movement #policy

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Dr Benjamin Rigby @benjaminrigby.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

📢New publication We spoke to participants of a pilot #ketogenic diet for #bipolardisorder study, to better understand the study's feasibility, acceptability and fidelity. For some, this was a transformational experience, but individual/social context is key. Free article: rdcu.be/d65ZY

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Dr Benjamin Rigby @benjaminrigby.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

My colleague, Grace, is looking for experts in accelerometer measurements of #physicalactivity and #sleep to take part in an important Delphi study. forms.office.com/e/eFPzc5NHXM

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Dr Benjamin Rigby @benjaminrigby.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Our new article published in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health used #systemsmapping to reconsider the social determinants of #physicalactivity & #sedentarybehavior in families. Thanks to the @ehpssynergy.bsky.social who supported my involvement in this work. doi.org/10.1123/jpah...

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