Rationale. The neighbourhood socio-physical environment has effects on health in later life
including health behaviours, chronic illnesses, mental health and mortality. Few studies …

The aim of this study was to compare the walkability of neighborhood environments of older
adults (65 years and above) living in the general community and retirement village settings …

Background and objectives Although the positive influence of social activity on health is now
well-established, a complex relationship exists among social participation, personal, social …

Aim: To investigate by randomised trial, health professional facilitated sessions aiming to
overcome barriers to physical activity (PA), improve readiness to undertake PA, increase PA …

Dietary and physical activity behaviours during preconception and in pregnancy are
important determinants of maternal and child health. This review synthesised the available …

Purpose: Globally, numbers of people aged 85 years and over are increasing. Many older
people, including those 85 years and over, are ageing in rural areas. For successful ageing …

Background: Few studies in Canada have focused on the relationship between immigrant
status and successful aging. The concept of successful aging used in this study includes the …

This study examined associations between neighborhood social factors and physical activity
(PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) in older adults. Furthermore, possible moderating effects …

The prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes
including obesity has increased among the black population over the past few years. The …

Key Messages 1. Studies suggest that regular physical activity and exercise offer a
significant opportunity to enhance years of active independent life for older individuals …