The literature on the concept of “aging in place” covers a wide range of areas; however,
there is no consensus on how it should be defined or on the influencing factors. This …

This narrative review of the medical literature assessed whether outdoor and indoor physical
activity would increase the plasma levels of vitamin D. Synthesis of this liposoluble vitamin is …

Background Physical inactivity across the lifespan remains a public health issue for many
developed countries. Inactivity has contributed considerably to the pervasiveness of lifestyle …

The aim of this study is to systematically review the relationship between neighborhood
environments and all types of walking behaviors among older adults. Seventy peer …

Background: Social engagement is key to health and quality of life. Little is known about
social engagement patterns of middle-aged and older adults who live with one or more …

Urbanization and ageing are global phenomena and offer unique challenges in different
countries. A supportive environment plays a critical role in addressing the issue of …

Abstract Background and Objectives Fear of falling is a substantial barrier to walking and
has been associated with increased fall risks. This study examines neighborhood …

Despite the well-recognized benefits of physical activity across the life course, older adults
are more inactive than other age groups. The current study examines the effects of Texercise …

Participation in leisure and transport-related physical activities is generally viewed as the
main means of increasing overall physical activity levels of older adults. The success of any …

Background: The purpose of this review was to examine articles assessing aspects of the
built and social environment simultaneously, and how these environments influence …