Toward Active Living: SES- and Race-Based Disparities in Knowledge and Behaviors
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DOI: 10.1007/s40615-019-00666-w
Abstract: Objective The purpose of this study was to examine the potential differences in knowledge and behaviors related to active living between two schools with contrasting socioeconomic status (SES) and racial characteristics. Design The sample involved… read more here.
Keywords: active living; ses school; knowledge behaviors; school ... See more keywords
Life cycle embodied energy analysis of indoor active living wall system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.egyr.2020.11.180
Abstract: Abstract Exposure to indoor air pollution can have significant impact on human health and quality of life. Active living wall (ALW) is an advanced technique of the green wall concept, contributing to improve the indoor… read more here.
Keywords: alw; system; living wall; energy ... See more keywords
Equity in active living for people with disabilities: Less talk and more action.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2016.12.037
Abstract: People with intellectual, developmental, physical, psychiatric and sensory disabilities are often on the fringe of society that disposes them to pockets of isolation living with family members, in supported living facilities funded by local, state… read more here.
Keywords: disabilities less; equity active; people disabilities; living people ... See more keywords
Prevalence of master plans supportive of active living in US municipalities.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2018.08.004
Abstract: Community planning documents can play an important role in promoting the design and maintenance of walkable communities. This study estimates the prevalence among US municipalities of (1) community wide planning documents and (2) inclusion of… read more here.
Keywords: planning documents; prevalence master; plan; supportive active ... See more keywords
Active living-oriented zoning codes and cardiometabolic conditions across the lifespan.
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DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibab157
Abstract: Environments that make it easier for people to incorporate physical activity into their daily life may help to reduce high rates of cardiometabolic conditions. Local zoning codes are a policy and planning tool to create… read more here.
Keywords: active living; oriented zoning; cardiometabolic conditions; zoning codes ... See more keywords
Implementation contextual factors related to youth advocacy for healthy eating and active living.
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DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibx006
Abstract: Healthy eating and active living are critical to youth health and development. Youth advocacy can improve health-related behaviors and environments by empowering youth to act as change agents in their community. This mixed-method study examined… read more here.
Keywords: implementation; eating active; youth advocacy; healthy eating ... See more keywords
Built Environments and Cardiovascular Health: REVIEW AND IMPLICATIONS.
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DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000752
Abstract: PURPOSE This review presents a general overview of the state of evidence on the relationships between neighborhood built environments and cardiovascular health outcomes among adults. We also summarize relevant literature on the associations of built… read more here.
Keywords: cardiovascular health; health; review; built environments ... See more keywords
Barriers and facilitators to healthy active living in South Asian families in Canada: a thematic analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060385
Abstract: Objectives The study objective was to understand the barriers and facilitators to healthy active living in South Asian families living in Canada. Design Semi-structured interviews of 30–60-minute duration with South Asian women with young families,… read more here.
Keywords: living south; south asian; healthy active; exercise ... See more keywords
Individual physical activity, neighbourhood active living environment and mental illness hospitalisation among adults with cardiometabolic disease: a Canadian population-based cohort analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067736
Abstract: Objectives This population-based observational study explores the associations between individual-level and neighbourhood-level indices of active living with inpatient mental healthcare use among adults with an underlying chronic cardiometabolic condition. Design and setting Data from the… read more here.
Keywords: disease; physical activity; hospitalisation; activity ... See more keywords
Translation of two healthy eating and active living support programs for parents of 2–6 year old children: a parallel partially randomised preference trial protocol (the ‘time for healthy habits’ trial)
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08526-7
Abstract: Background Parents are key decision makers and role models in establishing and maintaining healthy behaviours in their children. Interventions involving parents have been shown to be more effective than those that do not, but there… read more here.
Keywords: trial; eating active; healthy habits; healthy eating ... See more keywords
Wearable and Mobile Technology for Safe and Active Living
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DOI: 10.3233/978-1-61499-761-0-133
Abstract: The study explores how mobile safety alarms can be utilized for ambient assisted living (AAL), and provides elderly safety, autonomy, independence and mobility. The aim is to generate knowledge on usage, usability and technical requirements… read more here.
Keywords: safety; technology; safe active; active living ... See more keywords