Walking-friendly built environments and objectively measured physical function in older adults

Objectively measured physical activity and mortality in older adults.

Characteristics of the Built Environment in Relation to Objectively Measured Physical Activity Among Mexican Adults, 2011

INTRODUCTION The built environment correlates of physical activity are documented in high-income countries but have yet to be studied among Mexican adults. Our objectives were to assess the associations between characteristics of the built environment and physical activity among adults in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and to examine potential moderation by perceived park and neighborhood safety. METHOD...

Predictors of Upper-Extremity Physical Function in Older Adults

  Background: Little is known about the influence of habitual participation in physical exercise and diet on upper-extremity physical function in older adults. To assess the relationship of general physical exercise and diet to upper-extremity physical function and pain intensity in older adults.   Methods: A cohort of 111 patients 50 or older completed a sociodemographic survey, the Rapid Asse...

Objectively measured physical activity and kidney function in older men; a cross-sectional population-based study

Background kidney function declines in older adults and physical activity levels are low. We investigated whether higher levels of physical activity and lower levels of sedentary behaviour were associated with lower odds of low kidney function in older men. Methods cross-sectional study of 1,352 men from the British Regional Heart Study, mean (standard deviation) age 78.5 (4.6) year. Physical...

Association of Objectively Measured Physical Activity With Cardiovascular Risk in Mobility‐limited Older Adults

BACKGROUND Data are sparse regarding the impacts of habitual physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior on cardiovascular (CV) risk in older adults with mobility limitations. METHODS AND RESULTS This study examined the baseline, cross-sectional association between CV risk and objectively measured PA among participants in the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) study....