Background Patients' perceptions and beliefs of disease could be influenced by their
lifestyle and culture. Although it is important to understand their perceptions and beliefs …

Researchers have found that former collegiate athletes (FCAs) exhibit unfavorable changes
in physical and mental health later in life, which may be exacerbated by physical inactivity …

Background Healthy aging is crucial to the quality of life of older adults, of which mental
health is an essential part. Physical exercise strongly affects their mental health and can …

Background Although previous studies have shown that engaging in physical activity can
elevate daily life satisfaction, few studies have identified the specific aspects that can result …

[Purpose] To examine the associations of exercise habits, particularly exercising in a group,
with physical and cognitive functions in community-dwelling older adults.[Participants and …

Sports group participation may have greater effects on health outcomes than exercising
alone. Unhealthy lifestyles were reported to be specifically associated with lower …

Introduction Physical activity promotes physical, psychological and social health. Despite
this, almost half of middle-aged (35–54 years) Australian men are insufficiently active …

In many cases, underweight students may be left behind due to poor nutrition, health issues,
or lack of access to resources that would help them thrive and achieve their academic goals …

The results of this thesis highlight the potential of using peers (ie, similar-aged individuals) to
lead walking groups for promoting physical activity and health in older adults. Results inform …

This paper presents a study of exercise behaviours among Maltese gym users where it
seeks to understand what factors govern choices among gym users to exercise either alone …