Background Physical activity (PA) interventions are generally effective in supporting short-
term behaviour change, but increases are not always maintained. This review examined the …

Background Multi‐strategic community wide interventions for physical activity are
increasingly popular but their ability to achieve population level improvements is unknown …

Public policy and programs for older adults traditionally have focused on the delivery of
benefits to targeted individuals. Over the past decade, age-friendly community initiatives …

This study investigates the relationship between the built environment and walking behavior
for socially resilient urban design to promote walking in the aging population. We used a …

Background Although physical activity interventions are frequently reported to be effective,
long-term changes are needed to generate meaningful health benefits. There are criticisms …

Background Evidence from a limited number of short-term trials indicates the difficulty in
achieving population-level improvements in physical activity (PA) through community-wide …

Results from “Develo** Real Incentives and Volition for Exercise” (DRIVE): A pilot
randomized controlled trial for promoting physical activity in African American women. © …

Background Regular physical activity is important for maintaining physical and mental
health. Benefits are optimized when physical activity is maintained. Understanding causal …

Innovative strategies are needed to reduce the hypertension epidemic among African
Americans. Reach Out was a faith-collaborative, mobile health, randomized, pilot …

Background Falls are a significant source of morbidity in people aged 65 and over, affecting
one in three people in this age group. The scientific evidence indicates that physical activity …