Background: Sedentary behaviours are increasingly recognized as raising the risk of cardiovascular disease events, diabetes and mortality, independently of physical activity levels. However, little is known about patterns of sedentary behaviour in older adults.
Methods: Cross-sectional study of 1566/3137 (50% response) men aged 71–91 years from a UK population-based cohort study. Men wore ...
Background: Adequate knowledge on environmental correlates of physical activity (PA) in older adults is needed to develop effective health promotion initiatives. However, research in this age group is scarce and most existing studies were conducted in North America. The present study aimed to examine relationships between GIS-based neighborhood walkability and ...
Introduction: Recognizing the need to accurately measure physical activity in elderly individuals and its relation with health parameters, the aim this study was to explore the relationships between objectively and subjectively measured physical activity (PA) and health parameters related to cardiovascular health in both genders.
Materials and Methods: In a ...
Introduction: Studies have shown that more sedentary time is associated with adverse health effects and increased mortality risk. However, during sedentary time the degree of movement of the upper body can differ between individuals and this could be a relevant aspect of sedentary behavior. Whether movement during sedentary time is ...
Introduction: Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) have low physical activity (PA) levels (PAL) and daily energy expenditure (DEE)(1;2). Aging process begins earlier in adults with ID(3). Nowadays it is possible to assess PAL, intensity, steps and DEE objectively through accelerometry in this population(4). Purpose: To analyze the PAL of adults (...
Introduction: Older Latinas are particularly vulnerable for unhealthy lifestyle behaviors and the resultant chronic diseases. Physical activity (PA), along with other different behaviors, is an important component of health. The Federal Government of the United States recommends that every adult should accumulate at least 150 minutes per week of moderate to ...
Introduction: Regular, moderate-intensity physical activity is seen to have a key role in the promotion of good health and the prevention of disease. For older adults, being regularly active has been associated with better physical and psychological health and functional capacity (Booth 2000). The aim of this study was to assess ...
Purpose: To exam the correlates of sedentary behavior in UK adults aged 65 and above.
Methods: Data were baseline assessments from a longitudinal study. Physical activity (PA) was assessed by ActiGraph GT3X for 7 days. The potential correlates such as demographics, physical health and mental health are assessed by questionnaires.
Results: ...
Purpose: To explore whether changes in objectively assessed physical activity (PA) are related to campus environmental factors among individuals living in retirement communities (RCs).
Methods: Older adults (mean age = 83, SD = 6; 72.3% female) were recruited from 11 RCs. RCs were randomized to either an attention control condition, or a multi-level walking intervention. Step ...
Purpose: To identify cross-sectional and seasonal sleeping and physical activity (PA) patterns in a community-dwelling Icelandic healthy aging population using accelerometers.
Methods: Participants (n=244, male/female 110/134, age 79.7±4.9 years, BMI 26.9±4.8 kg/m2) wore an Actiwatch Spectrum on the non-dominant wrist to assess sleep and an Actigraph GT3X on the right ...