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Differences in physical activity time-use composition associated with cardiometabolic risks [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
This study investigates the association between the overall physical activity composition of the day (sedentary behavior (SB), light intensity physical activity (LIPA) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)) and cardiometabolic health, and ...
Chastin, S.F.M.   +4 more
core   +3 more sources

A randomized trial of I‐SLEEP: A patient education and empowerment intervention on inpatient sleep duration and medical sleep disruptions

open access: yesJournal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Sleep is essential for recovery in hospitalized patients, yet frequent disruptions from medical care make rest difficult. Most prior efforts have focused on environmental modifications, often overlooking patients' role in advocating for their sleep.
Aashna Sunderrajan   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hypotensive Episodes Precede Cognitive Fluctuations in Parkinson's Disease Dementia

open access: yesMovement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Cognitive fluctuations (CFs) are a disabling feature in Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) and contribute to caregiver burden. The relationship between CFs and neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH), a common autonomic complication in PDD, has not been adequately examined.
Jorge Patino   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

An evaluation of energy expenditure estimation by three activity monitors [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
This is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of an article published in European Journal of Sport Science, 13(6), 681 - 688, 2013 [date of publication] [copyright Taylor & Francis], available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/ 10.1080/17461391.2013 ...
Gormley, J, Ryan, J
core   +1 more source

Clinical Outcome Assessments for Functional Performance in Spastic Paresis: Systematic Review, Critique, and Recommendations

open access: yesMovement Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Spastic paresis, resulting from central nervous system lesions, significantly impairs functional performance. In the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health, functional performance was defined as functioning at the activity level in relation to the impairment of body functions and ...
Martina Hoskovcova   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

It's not just the television: survey analysis of sedentary behaviour in New Zealand young people

open access: yesInternational Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2011
Background Sedentary behaviour has been linked with adverse health outcomes in young people; however, the nature and context of being sedentary is poorly understood.
Foley Louise S   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Quantitative classification of pediatric swallowing through accelerometry [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2012
Abstract Background Dysphagia or swallowing disorder negatively impacts a child’s health and development. The gold standard of dysphagia detection is videofluoroscopy which exposes the child to ionizing radiation, and requires specialized clinical expertise and expensive institutionally-based equipment, precluding day-
Celeste, M   +4 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Bioclimatic, demographic and anthropogenic correlates of grizzly bear activity patterns in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

open access: yesOikos, EarlyView.
Plasticity of diel activity rhythms may be a key element for adaptations of wildlife populations to changing environmental conditions. In the last decades, grizzly bears Ursus arctos in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) have experienced notable environmental fluctuations, including changes in availability of food sources and severe droughts ...
Aurora Donatelli   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Adherence to physical activity guidelines and functional fitness of elderly women, using objective measurement

open access: yesAnnals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 2017
Introduction and objective Physical activity is an important factor in maintaining the health and functional fitness of elderly people. The aim of the study was to determine the number of senior women meeting the physical activity guidelines, and their ...
Agnieszka Nawrocka   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Motorik-Module (MoMo) – the KiGGS Wave 2 module to survey motor performance and physical activity [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Health Monitoring, 2017
Initially, the Motorik-Module (MoMo) Longitudinal Study was surveyed between 2003 and 2006 using a sub-sample from the baseline German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents (KiGGS).
Alexander Woll   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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