Poor neighborhood conditions are associated with lower levels of physical activity for older
adults but socio-ecological models posit that physical activity depends on both …

Features that enhance neighborhood walkability (higher population density, street
connectivity and access to destinations) are associated with higher levels of physical activity …

Identifying the relevant geography is an ongoing obstacle to effectively evaluating the
influence of neighborhood built environment on physical activity. We characterized density …

Some attributes of neighborhood environments are associated with physical activity among
older adults. This study examined whether the associations were moderated by driving …

Background Our aim was to examine the association between Street Smart Walk Score®
and self-reported outdoor walking among older Canadians, and to determine whether …

Physical activity is an important facilitator for health and wellbeing, especially for late middle-
aged adults, who are more susceptible to cardiovascular diseases. Physical activity …

This qualitative study describes environmental supports and barriers to physical activity in
an older adult sample drawn from low-and high-walkable neighborhoods. Thirty-seven …

Abstract Background Low-income African American adults are disproportionately affected by
obesity and are also least likely to engage in recommended levels of physical activity (Flegal …

Introduction Greenspace exposure has been associated with physical activity, but few
studies have investigated its association with physical activity in the residential …

A walkable neighborhood becomes particularly important for older adults for whom physical
activity and active transportation are critical for healthy aging-in-place. For many older …