We examined the mediating role of physical activity on the relationships of walkability with
Flemish older adults' health outcomes. In low income neighborhoods, residents of high …

Background Walking, and in particular, outdoor walking, is the most common form of
physical activity for older adults. To date, no study investigated the association between the …

Background: Neighborhood walkability shows significant positive relationship with residents'
walking for transport in cross-sectional studies. We examined prospective relationships of …

Neighborhood built environments may play an important role in shaping mobility and
subsequent health outcomes. However, little work includes broader mobility considerations …

Objective. We examined whether older persons who live in areas that are conducive to
walking are more active or less obese than those living in areas where walking is more …

Objectives: To study cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between objectively
assessed neighborhood walkability, walking difficulties, and participation in leisure activities …

Objectives: This study investigated the longitudinal association between changes in older
adults' physical activity and neighborhood walkability measured by geographic information …

While there is a growing literature on the relations between neighborhood design and health
factors such as physical activity and obesity, less focus has been placed on older adults …

BACKGROUND: Poor lower-body capacity is associated with reduced mobility in older
populations. PURPOSE: This study sought to determine whether neighborhood …

We aimed to determine the relationship between neighborhood characteristics (walkability,
cohesion/safety) and recommended activity levels among community-dwelling middle-aged …