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Older adults’ construal of sedentary behaviour: Implications for reducing sedentary behaviour in older adult populations [PDF]

Journal of Health Psychology, 2020
Older adults are the most sedentary age group, with sedentary behaviour having negative health-related consequences. There is currently limited understanding of how older adults view sedentary behaviour. This study investigated older adults’ understanding of the concept of sedentary behaviour. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 community-
McGowan, Laura J, Powell, Rachael, French, David P   +2 more
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Correlates of objectively measured sedentary time in adults with intellectual disabilities

Preventive Medicine Reports, 2018
Sedentary behaviour is an independent risk factor for adverse health conditions. Adults with intellectual disabilities spend a high proportion of their day engaged in sedentary behaviour, however, there is limited evidence on potential correlates of ...
Leanne Harris, Arlene M. McGarty, Thessa Hilgenkamp, Fiona Mitchell, Craig A. Melville   +4 more
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Primary prevention of overweight in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis of the effectiveness of interventions aiming to decrease sedentary behaviour

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2012
The objectives of this meta-analysis were to provide an overview of the evidence regarding the effects of interventions, implemented in the school- and general population setting, aiming to prevent excessive sedentary behaviour in children and ...
van Grieken Amy, Ezendam Nicole PM, Paulis Winifred D, van der Wouden Johannes C, Raat Hein   +4 more
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Targeting sedentary behaviour in neurological disease [PDF]

Practical Neurology, 2020
Lack of physical activity is a major risk factor in non-communicable diseases, increasing the all-cause mortality risk by 20–30%. It is also an important risk factor for dementia. While it can be difficult in any individual to ascertain the relevant contribution of lifestyle factors, interventions that target physical activity behaviours are important ...
Busse, Monica, Ramdharry, Gita
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Sedentary behaviour and brain health in middle-aged and older adults: A systematic review [PDF]

, 2022
Sedentary behaviour may increase the risk of dementia. Studying physiological effects of sedentary behaviour on cerebral health may provide new insights into the nature of this association. Accordingly, we reviewed if and how acute and habitual sedentary
René J.F. Melis, Melis, Rene J. F., Dick H.J. Thijssen, Romy Ottens, Marcel G.M. Olde Rikkert, Gardiner, Paul A., Claudia Dekkers, Maasakkers, Carlijn M., Weijs, Ralph W. J., Dekkers, Claudia, Claassen, Jurgen A. H. R., Paul A. Gardiner, Olde Rikkert, Marcel G. M., Thijssen, Dick H. J., Ralf W.J. Weijs, Jurgen A.H.R. Claassen, Carlijn M. Maasakkers, Ottens, Romy   +17 more
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Feasibility of Reducing and Breaking Up University Students' Sedentary Behaviour: Pilot Trial and Process Evaluation

Frontiers in Psychology, 2021
Background: Accumulating high levels of sedentary behaviour has been linked to poor health outcomes. This study examined the feasibility and preliminary, short-term effects of a theory-based intervention aimed at reducing total and prolonged sedentary ...
Oscar Castro, Oscar Castro, Ineke Vergeer, Jason Bennie, Stuart J. H. Biddle   +4 more
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Health disparities in chronic liver disease

Hepatology, EarlyView., 2022
Abstract The syndemic of hazardous alcohol consumption, opioid use, and obesity has led to important changes in liver disease epidemiology that have exacerbated health disparities. Health disparities occur when plausibly avoidable health differences are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations.
Ani Kardashian, Marina Serper, Norah Terrault, Lauren D. Nephew   +3 more
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Correlates of sedentary behaviour among adolescents and adults with hazardous, harmful or dependent drinking in South Africa

South African Journal of Psychiatry, 2019
Background: There is lack of information on the correlates of sedentary behaviour among persons with alcohol use disorders. The study aimed to examine socio-demographic and health correlates among adolescents and adults with hazardous, harmful or ...
Karl Peltzer, Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya, Supa Pengpid   +2 more
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Not all sedentary behaviour is equal: Children’s adiposity and sedentary behaviour volumes, patterns and types [PDF]

Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, 2018
The importance of different constructs of sedentary behaviours in relation to childhood obesity is uncertain. Thus, this study aimed to investigate relationships between volume, patterns and types of sedentary behaviour and adiposity in children.A case-control study was undertaken involving 234 children aged 10-13years who were either of a healthy ...
Rima N. Shakir, Alison M. Coates, Timothy Olds, Alex Rowlands, Margarita D. Tsiros   +4 more
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Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and symptoms of anxiety in post-secondary students: A cross-sectional study of two faculties

Psychiatry Research Communications, 2021
Post-secondary students frequently experience symptoms of anxiety during the academic year. It is hypothesized that low levels of physical activity, and high levels of sedentary behaviour may be associated with symptoms of anxiety.
Michael Short, Krystle Martin, Lori Livingston, Pierre Côté   +3 more
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