Chronic diseases are a leading cause of death and disability, largely attributable to
modifiable lifestyle risk factors. Many midlife Australian are getting insufficient physical …

Background-Chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are an
increasing cause of death and disability globally1. These diseases are largely preventable …

Background There is little long-term causal evidence on the effect of physical activity on
health-related quality of life. This study aimed to examine the associations between …

Cross-sectional studies and intervention programs have suggested that physical activity is a
potential contributor to the health and wellbeing of mid-life and older women. This …

The purpose of this study is to examine the inter‐relationships among participation between
physical activity, perceived well‐being, self‐esteem, health status, health locus of control …

Background Physical activity has many physical and mental health benefits and can delay
the development of disability in older age. However, uptake of this health behaviour is sub …

Objectives Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. They
are, though, largely attributable to modifiable lifestyle risk factors, including lack of exercise …

Background Noncommunicable diseases pose a significant threat to women's health
globally, with most diseases being attributed to modifiable risk factors such as physical …

Abstract Physical activity levels are low amongst adults, particularly older women, and much
health promotion is concerned with increasing exercise as a means of improving physical …

The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH) commenced in Australia in
1996 when researchers recruited approximately 40,000 women in three birth cohorts: 1973 …