Workplace mental health is a critical social issue with significant human and economic costs, making its sustainable management essential for long-term well-being and productivity. Nature-based interventions (NBIs) offer a promising cost-effective approach to enhancing employee creativity and well-being. This paper systematically reviewed NBIs—such as outdoor exercise, green space engagement, and nature-centered activity—and their effects on workplace creativity, subjective well-being, and mental health. Following the PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search of PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Google Scholar yielded 508 studies published from 2017 to 2024. Seven studies met our inclusion criteria, involving real workplace settings, NBIs as primary interventions, and clear comparison groups. Analysis covered study design, sample size, intervention type, and outcomes, focusing on creativity and well-being. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Bias Risk Tool and the ROBIN-I tool. Results were grouped into five themes: mental health metrics, cognition and creativity, rehabilitation and regeneration, job and life satisfaction, and physiological outcomes. Findings highlighted the positive impact of NBIs on mental health and creativity, though results for other outcomes were mixed. Methodological variability and potential bias limited the strength of conclusions. Future research should prioritize large-scale, methodologically rigorous trials aligned with contemporary theories on workplace environments and creativity.

Background/Objectives: Mindfulness has expanded from seated meditation to include embodied practices emphasizing somatic awareness and emotional regulation. Dance offers a creative, accessible pathway to mindfulness, especially in non-clinical settings where movement-based approaches may better support self-regulation, interoception, and well-being. This scoping review investigated empirical studies on dance-based mindfulness interventions targeting non-clinical, amateur and recreational populations. Methods: Six databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, ERIC, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) were searched for peer-reviewed studies published between 2010 and 2025. Eligible studies combined dance with mindfulness and somatic movement practices and were conducted with non-professional participants of all ages in non-clinical settings. Study selection, data extraction, and appraisal followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Results: Ten empirical studies met the inclusion criteria, spanning diverse populations from primary school children to older adults. Interventions included Dance/Movement Therapy, ballet with yoga, Sufi-inspired group dance, and school- or community-based mindful movement programs. Reported outcomes included improvements in body awareness, emotional regulation, stress reduction, self-compassion, social connection, and overall well-being. A thematic synthesis identified five domains: (1) psychological and emotional outcomes, (2) embodiment and self-compassion, (3) relational and social benefits, (4) feasibility and acceptability, and (5) sustained and preventive effects. Conclusions: Dance-based mindfulness interventions in recreational contexts show promising psychosomatic and emotional benefits. Although the current empirical base is limited and methodologically diverse, this scoping review provides a necessary foundation for understanding this emerging field. There remains a strong need for interventions that are theoretically grounded, culturally sensitive, and pedagogically integrated, particularly within classroom-based dance educational contexts.

Core stability is fundamental to posture, balance, and force transmission throughout the kinetic chain. Although traditionally associated with athletic performance, emerging research highlights its broader applicability to recreational fitness. This study investigates the effects of an eight-week core training program on muscle hypertrophy, static balance, and neuromuscular control in recreationally active, non-athletic adults. Participants will undertake a structured intervention comprising progressive triads targeting core stability, strength, and power. Assessment methods include surface electromyography (EMG), ultrasound imaging, three-dimensional force plates, Kinovea motion analysis, and the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) questionnaire. Expected outcomes include enhanced core muscle activation, improved static balance, and increased core-generated force during overhead medicine ball slam trials. Additionally, the intervention aims to facilitate hypertrophy of the transverse abdominis, internal oblique, and lumbar multifidus muscles, contributing to spinal resilience and motor control. This protocol bridges gaps in core training methodologies and advances their scalability for recreational populations. The proposed model offers a structured, evidence-informed framework for improving core activation, postural stability, muscle adaptation, movement efficiency, and perceived quality of life in recreationally active individuals.

The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is renowned for its health benefits and cultural significance in Mediterranean populations. The present study investigates the question of whether individuals who participate in recreational activities exhibit higher adherence to the MedDiet than those who do not engage in such activities. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with participants completing questionnaires assessing demographic characteristics, MedDiet adherence, and dietary habits. A total of 1055 participants of both sexes with an average age of 32.2 ± 10.1 years participated in the survey, and they were classified based on their engagement in recreational physical activity. Statistical analyses included independent samples t-tests, chi-squared tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and multiple regression analysis. The results demonstrated that physically active individuals exhibited significantly higher adherence to the MedDiet than non-exercisers (p < 0.001), supporting the hypothesis that exercise is associated with healthier dietary choices. Regression analysis further revealed that exercise, olive oil consumption, and family meals were significant predictors of MedDiet adherence. Additionally, group comparisons highlighted differences in BMI (p < 0.001), meal frequency (p < 0.001), and food preparation habits (p < 0.001), indicating that exercisers were more likely to adopt a holistic Mediterranean lifestyle. These findings emphasize the importance of integrating physical activity with dietary education in public health policies. Promoting an active lifestyle alongside MedDiet principles may enhance overall well-being and contribute to sustainable health strategies.

Background/Objectives: Motor difficulties due to developmental coordination disorder seem to exist in adolescence, affecting participation in physical activity. The purposes of the present study were, firstly, to identify motor difficulties and, secondly, to compare objective and subjective weekly physical activity between adolescents with and without motor difficulties. Methods: Sixty-nine adolescents who attended secondary school, were screened for motor difficulties, using the Movement Assessment Battery for Children—Second Edition. Then, a motor difficulties group (n = 8) and a group of peers without motor difficulties (n = 7) were formed. Objective physical activity was assessed using Yamax Power Walker EX-510 pedometers (Yamax, Kumamoto, Japan) in a single school week throughout the day, while subjective weekly self-reported physical activity was assessed by the “Godin–Shephard” Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire in both groups. Results: Approximately 7.2% of adolescents denoted significant motor difficulty, and 5.8% suggested that adolescents were “at risk” of having a motor difficulty and monitoring was required. No statistically significant differences were found in objective weekly physical activity between the groups. However, the daily number of steps recorded in both groups was found to be lower than those suggested by literature for health benefits. Moreover, significant differences were shown in the subjective self-reported weekly physical activity regarding participation in high intensity and total weekly physical activity. Adolescents with motor difficulties indicated lower scores, although the majority of both groups could be characterized as active, with substantial benefits for their health. Conclusions: Although there is evidence that motor difficulties are prevalent in adolescence, physical activity participation seemed not to have been affected; however, subjective and objective assessment indicated different results. Thus, it is suggested a combination of both methods in assessing physical activity in adolescents with and without motor difficulties in order to provide more robust results.

The Multidimensional Body–Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ) is a premier body image assessment tool, yet its full 69-item version lacks psychometric validation and cross-gender measurement invariance testing within the Greek population. This study rigorously evaluated the structural validity, internal consistency reliability, and measurement invariance of the complete Greek MBSRQ using a large community sample of 1776 adults (899 men, 877 women). Construct validity was examined via multigroup Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) utilizing the Diagonally Weighted Least Squares (DWLS) estimator to properly accommodate ordinal data. The original 10-factor model demonstrated an acceptable fit for women (CFI = 0.903, RMSEA = 0.086) but exhibited a visibly attenuated, marginal fit for the male subsample (CFI = 0.843, TLI = 0.835, RMSEA = 0.089). While the baseline configural invariance model fit fell below conventional thresholds, sequential constraints supported full scalar invariance (Delta-CFI = 0.004, Delta-RMSEA = 0.002). Significant gender differences emerged, with women reporting higher Appearance Orientation and Overweight Preoccupation. Subjective weight perception more adversely impacted female body satisfaction, whereas health evaluation operated completely independently of aesthetic domains. Consequently, the full Greek MBSRQ provides a reliable platform for cross-gender comparisons, though its structural validity requires qualified, highly cautious interpretation due to male-specific model fit limitations.