Can step count be used to identify older adults with high sedentary time and low moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity?
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DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.24112
Abstract: Combined high sedentary time (ST) and low moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity (MVPA) has been associated with adverse cardiovascular events. However, accurately assessing ST and MVPA in older adults is challenging in clinical practice. read more here.
Keywords: high sedentary; vigorous physical; sedentary time; low moderate ... See more keywords
Antihypertensive medications and physical function in older persons
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DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2020.111009
Abstract: BACKGROUND To further inform benefits and risks of medications on physical function in aging populations, we have evaluated the associations of antihypertensive (antiHTN) class and number used with skeletal muscle function, mobility, sedentary time, and… read more here.
Keywords: sedentary time; time; medications physical; physical function ... See more keywords
Prevalence, Sociodemographic, and Health Correlates of Insufficient Physical Activity and High Sedentary Behavior Among Older Adults in Singapore.
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DOI: 10.1123/japa.2021-0324
Abstract: We determined the prevalence and correlates of insufficient physical activity and high sedentary behavior among a nationally representative sample of 2,240 older adults (≥60 years) in Singapore. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire, administered through face-to-face interviews,… read more here.
Keywords: sedentary behavior; physical activity; activity; high sedentary ... See more keywords
Association between Physical Activity Guidelines and Sedentary Time with Workers’ Health-Related Quality of Life in a Spanish Multinational Company
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19116592
Abstract: Workers spend a large amount of time working, limiting the possibility of meeting physical activity (PA) guidelines. A better health-related quality of life (HRQoL) provides benefits for the employee and company. The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: physically active; time; health; high sedentary ... See more keywords