(2016). Beyond METs: Types of physical activity and depression among older adults. Age and Ageing, 45(1), 103-109. doi:org/10.1093/ageing/afv164Joshi, S., Mooney, S.J., Kennedy, G.J., Benjamin, E.O., Om- pad, D., Rundle, A.G., Beard, J.R., Cerda, M., 2016. Be- ...
Objective. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between different types of daily life physical activity (PA) and physical fitness (PF) and health throughout adulthood. Methods. A tota...
The Moderator of Gamification of Physical Activities in Older Adults A Field Study: Evaluating Gamification Approaches for Promoting Physical Activity with Motivational Models of Behavior Changes Keywords 1Introduction Previous research has revealed that aging is associated with physical and psychological change...
The first sample was older (t(941) = 4.40, p < 0.01) and the second sample had more women in partnerships (t(941) = − 5.97, p < 0.01). There were no significant differences in sexual orientation (t(941) = 0.43, p = 0.67). Predictors of ...
Different exercise components—flexibility, strength, endurance, and balance—provide different benefits to older adults. Prior to starting exercise, an assessment of current function and fitness is helpful. "Start low and go slow" is the mantra for older adults beginning exercise programs. Although ...
Some people think that older school children should learn a wide range of subjects and develop knowledge. But other people think that they should only learn a small number of subjects in detail. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant...
Meaning This study suggests that being physically active through participation in any type of leisure time activity is associated with lower mortality risks for older adults. Abstract Importance Higher amounts of physical activity are associated with increased longevity. However, whether different leisure ...
Smoking status modified the association for lung cancer but not other smoking-related cancers. Conclusions and Relevance Leisure-time physical activity was associated with lower risks of many cancer types. Health care professionals counseling inactive adults should emphasize that most of these associations...
Types of Social Support Predicting Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Group Exercise Programs for Adults Living with Cancer View further author informationWilliam BridelView further author informationS. Nicole Culos-ReedView further author informationhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4930-8888Meghan H....
activity, and 28 percent of younger and 21 percent ofolder adultsengaged in dynamic activity. Researchers found engaging in either type of activity was associated with 30 to 70 percent lower rates of cardiovascular disease risk factors, but associations were strongest for static activity and in ...