Background Psychological stress and physical activity (PA) are believed to be reciprocally
related; however, most research examining the relationship between these constructs is …

Purpose: This article describes effective interventions to promote regular physical activity
and reduce sedentary behavior that were identified as part of the 2018 Physical Activity …

Objective Regular physical activity (PA) is important for maintaining long-term physical,
cognitive, and emotional health. However, few older adults engage in routine PA, and even …

Maximizing the benefits of investments in obesity research requires effective interventions to
be adopted and disseminated broadly across populations (scaled‐up). However …

As modern lifestyles offer ever more opportunities for a sedentary existence, physical activity
has become, for many, a marginal aspect of life. Too little physical activity is linked to …

Optimal mobility, defined as relative ease and freedom of movement in all of its forms, is
central to healthy aging. Mobility is a significant consideration for research, practice, and …

Mobile devices are a promising channel for delivering just-in-time guidance and support for
improving key daily health behaviors. Despite an explosion of mobile phone applications …

Evidence-based preventive interventions developed over the past two decades represent
great potential for enhancing public health and well-being. Research confirming the limited …

CONTEXT: Telephone-delivered interventions targeting physical activity and dietary change
have potential for broad population reach and thus have a role to play in addressing …

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biological, psychological, and social factors that affect health, health behavior, and illness …