Background Activity-friendly neighbourhood physical environments with access to
recreational facilities are hypothesised to facilitate leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) …

As demographic changes abound, landscape planners should increase their understanding
of both elderly people's preferences concerning nature-based recreation and approaches to …

Background: The provision of green spaces is an important health promotion strategy to
encourage physical activity and to improve population health. Green space provision has to …

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

Improving the walking distance of elderly people is important for improving their physical
and mental health. Most studies to date have considered the global influence of the built …

Background There is considerable literature on the psychological and behavioural benefits
of green space. However, less is known about its health-promoting effects, as expressed on …

Engaging in physical activity plays a vital role in a healthy ageing process due to its
associated mental and physical health benefits. Green spaces such as parks or public …

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The creation of walkable communities constitutes a cost-effective health promotion strategy,
as walking is an accessible and free intervention for increasing physical activity and health …

Background Physical activity (PA) has numerous health benefits, but older adults live mostly
sedentary lifestyles. The physical and social neighborhood environment may …