The Audiobook: Exercise as a powerful medicine
Description: The popular science book De Beweegreden, to be released at the end of October 2025, takes readers on a journey through the fascinating world of physical activity. Professors Eline Lievens and Wim Derave bring the latest scientific insights on the importance of physical activity for health to life in an accessible and inspiring way. They show that physical activity not only protects against cardiovascular disease and diabetes but also plays a crucial role in healthy ageing, the prevention of dementia, and even the fight against cancer. With the support of the Social Valorisation Fund, we aim to expand this story with an audiobook. The audio version invites listeners to literally get moving—while walking, commuting, or managing a busy family life. In doing so, it reaches new audiences, including young people, older adults, busy professionals, and health experts, and enhances the societal impact of the professors’ research.
Funder: Vlaamse regering
Funding type: grant
Funder scheme: BOF - various
Start date: 2025-12-01
End date: 2026-11-30
Investigators: Eline Lievens, Wim Derave
Institution: UGent
Funded outputs count: 0
Funder award ID: BOF/MVF/202509/015
OpenAlex ID: G320436589