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Participant characteristics associated with greater reductions in waist circumference during a four-month, pedometer-based, workplace health program

BMC Public Health, 2011
Background Workplace health programs have demonstrated improvements in a number of risk factors for chronic disease. However, there has been little investigation of participant characteristics that may be associated with change in risk factors during ...
Freak-Poli Rosanne LA, Wolfe Rory, Walls Helen, Backholer Kathryn, Peeters Anna   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Defining Valid Activity Monitor Data: A Multimethod Analysis of Weight-Loss Intervention Participants’ Barriers to Wear and First 100 Days of Physical Activity

Informatics, 2021
Despite the popularity of commercially available wearable activity monitors (WAMs), there is a paucity of consistent methodology for analyzing large amounts of accelerometer data from these devices.
Stephanie L. Orstad, Lauren Gerchow, Nikhil R. Patel, Meghana Reddy, Christina Hernandez, Dawn K. Wilson, Melanie Jay   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Integration of Nutrition and Organic Agriculture Framework in Managing Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Ruminants

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Gastrointestinal nematode infections damage the gastrointestinal epithelial tissues of ruminants, affecting nutrient utilization and overall production performance. This review outlines host‐gastrointestinal nematode interactions and discusses integrated control strategies, including nutritional supplementation, grazing management, vaccines, and ...
Wenxun Chen, Xiangfang Tang, Yimin Zhuang, Shengjun Zhao, Ying Ren, Xiaokang Lv   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Breast cancer risk reduction:is it feasible to initiate a randomised controlled trial of a lifestyle intervention programme (ActWell) within a national breast screening programme? [PDF]

, 2014
BackgroundBreast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second cause of cancer deaths amongst women in the UK. The incidence of the disease is increasing and is highest in women from least deprived areas.
AH Eliassen, Alison Kirk, Alistair Thompson, Annie S Anderson, AS Anderson, AS Anderson, B Fisher, C Emslie, CL Craig, DG Evans, E Broadbent, EO Fourkala, Graham Brennan, Hilary Dobson, IK Larsen, J Ahn, J Ritchie, Jacqueline Sugden, K Hunt, L Roe, LM Morimoto, M Macleod, Maureen Macleod, Nanette Mutrie, R Schwarzer, RL Prentice, Ronan E O’Carroll, S Caswell, S Michie, S Michie, SA Eccles, Sally Wyke, Shaun Treweek, SU Dombrowski, T Byers, TA Hastert   +35 more
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Weight Loss With GLP‐1 Agonists in Nondiabetic Adults: Systematic Review and Network Meta‐Analysis

Obesity, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Two glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists (GLP‐1 RAs) (semaglutide and liraglutide) and one dual agonist (tirzepatide) are FDA‐approved for weight loss in adults with obesity without type 2 diabetes mellitus. This systematic review and network meta‐analysis aims to compare the efficacy of these agents against each other.
Michael Lim, Pooja Gokhale, Akwasi Akosah, Lorenzo Villa‐Zapata   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of a Pedometer-Based Walking Program in Patients with COPD—A Pilot Study

Medicina, 2022
Background and objectives: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suffer from impaired pulmonary function and dyspnea, which result in limited levels of physical activity, and impaired quality of life.
Yen-Huey Chen, Li-Rong Chen, Ching-Ching Tsao, Yu-Cheng Chen, Chung-Chi Huang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Walk well:a randomised controlled trial of a walking intervention for adults with intellectual disabilities: study protocol [PDF]

, 2013
Background - Walking interventions have been shown to have a positive impact on physical activity (PA) levels, health and wellbeing for adult and older adult populations. There has been very little work carried out to explore the effectiveness of walking
A Bandura, A Hawkins, AE Bauman, AE Bodde, AF Kirk, Alex McConnachie, Andrew Walker, B Resnick, BC Martinson, BE McGuire, C Fitzsimons, C Tudor -Locke, C Tudor-Locke, C Tudor-Locke, CA Melville, CA Melville, CAG Wolfs, CC Draheim, CE Foster, CL Sidman, Craig Melville, D Ogilvie, D Spanos, DR Lubans, E Carmeli, E Carmeli, E Emerson, E Emerson, EL Bird, F MacMillan, FF Sniehotta, FF Sniehotta, Fiona Mitchell, G Baker, G Ewing, G Le-Masurier, GL Krahn, H Beange, Heather Murray, HI Stanish, HI Stanish, HI Stanish, HW Kohl, J Finalyson, J Finlayson, J Mann, J Michael, J Perry, J Perry, J Robertson, JJ Peterson, JJ Peterson, JM Gleeson-Kreig, K Riggen, KF Schulz, Kirsten Stalker, L Mattews, Lynsay Matthews, M Nind, M Scheepers, M Wullink, MRC, Nanette Mutrie, NHS Health Scotland, PR Messent, R Glasgow, RL Schalock, RM Ryan, S Ashford, S McDermott, S Thomas, S Treweek, S-A Cooper, SJ Moss, T Heller, TI Hilgenkamp, TL Hart, VA Temple, VA Temple, VA Temple, VA Temple, WHO Commission on Social Detriments of Health   +81 more
core   +3 more sources

The prostate cancer electronic health (eHealth) literacy instrument: a tool for eHealth design and patient communication

BJU International, EarlyView.
Objective To describe the development and validation of the Prostate Cancer Electronic Health (eHealth) Literacy Instrument (P‐CeHLI). This is in response to: (i) a lack of clear and validated eHealth literacy measurement for men with prostate cancer; (ii) the unique information processing, decision making, and digital communication experience of men ...
Stuart Robert Jackson, Paul Yu, Steven Sowter, Stefano Occhipinti, Suzanne Chambers, Scott Leslie, Manish I. Patel   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Accuracy and reliability of accelerometer-based pedometers in step counts during walking, running, and stair climbing in different locations of attachment

Scientific Reports
This study aimed to investigate the accuracy and reliability of accelerometer-based pedometers placed on the wrist, waist, and shoe’s midsole during walking, running, and stair climbing. Twenty healthy adults were recruited.
Jiahao Pan, Shutao Wei
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the Relationship Between Daily Steps, Body Mass Index and Physical Self-Esteem in Female Australian Adolescents [PDF]

, 2006
Current research suggests that a decline in physical activity occurs some time during the adolescent years, but at what specific age is unknown. Determination of the age at which physical activity levels decline and possible contributors to this ...
Cuddihy, Thomas, Johnston, Ainsley, Jones, Erica, Michaud-Tomson, Lois   +3 more
core   +1 more source