Background Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour are major threats to population
health. A considerable proportion of people own dogs, and there is good evidence that dog …

Regular physical activity is associated with numerous health benefits, including the
prevention of many chronic diseases and conditions or a reduction in their adverse effects …

Dog walking is a popular everyday physical activity. Dog owners are generally more active
than non-owners, but some rarely walk with their dog. The strength of the dog–owner …

Objectives There is a growing emphasis on the perspective of individuals living with
diabetes and the need for a more person-centred diabetes care. At present, the Swedish …

Background: There is empirical evidence that the presence of a companion animal can have
a positive impact on performance. The available evidence can be viewed in terms of …

Aim To explore barriers to and motivators for physical activity in a group of overweight and
obese individuals with dysregulated Type 2 diabetes. Methods Data were collected from the …

Background Disease management is crucial in type 2 diabetes. Diabetes self-management
education aims to provide the knowledge necessary to make and maintain lifestyle changes …

This study investigates whether dog-ownership and neighborhood characteristics are
associated with sense of community (SC) and neighborhood-based recreational walking …

Objective: Despite the benefits of physical activity (PA), only one-third of older adults meet
the recommended levels. The present study focused on psychosocial determinants of PA …

Persons with diabetes might experience significant benefits through regular exercise. Not
unlike the general population, those with diabetes could also lack motivation to participate in …