health promotion

Promoting physical activity among sedentary women using pedometers

Sedentary women (n=92) classified as low (L), medium (M), and high (H) in baseline step counts and assigned to 10,000-step goal (TSG) and personal step goal (PSG) groups (within levels) were compare
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The physical environment and physical activity

Moving from ecological associations to intervention evidence An editorial on physical activity and the physical environment.

Older residents meet city's challenge in walking shoes (New York)

An article on a New York City Government programme to promote healthy habits and physical activity among older people
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