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Filter by:Physical activity interventions with older adults can improve brain health; however most interventions have been performed in gym-like settings that reach a small sector of the senior population. Since not everyone can access a gym, it is important to study whether brisk walking in real world environments can also help brain health. This study will use mobile health devices to help older adults independently walk for brain health, thus representing a critical step towards the dissemination of physical activity intervention programs aimed at preserving cognitive function in aging.
Bed rest has been a commonly prescribed intervention for high risk pregnancies, despite the lack of data to support its benefits, and increasing evidence pointing to potential harms. In this study, the effects of bed rest compared to moderate activity will be on maternal mood and muscle strength will be evaluated in patients with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).
Can participation in group physical activity, such as a community-based organized group walk, help adult diabetes patients develop a physically active lifestyle? Can such engagement ultimately lead to an improvement in hemoglobin A1c? To address this question, the investigators have designed this pilot study with the aim to investigate the effect of community-based group walks among Joslin adults with diabetes on the development of a physically active lifestyle and glycemic level. The investigators hypothesize that participation in group walking events helps Joslin adults with diabetes engage in physical activity and improves glycemic control.
In diabetes, the honeymoon period is characterized by the presence of a functional reserve of β-cells that favours an adequate metabolic control and low insulin needs in order to control glycaemia. Therefore, the extension of this period could have evident benefits in diabetes management. The investigators aimed to study the influence of regular physical activity on the prolongation of the honeymoon period
This research will focus on the effect of a 6-month behavioral intervention delivered via the World Wide Web that is aimed at increasing physical activity levels and decreasing dietary fat intake in a general population of adults. The study will be randomized and blinded. We are also planning to study subjects' compliance and retention rates when enrolled in a completely on-line study.
Including a tailored moderate-intensity physical activity intervention in a standard smoking cessation treatment program (pharmaceutical treatment and counseling) increases the chances of quitting and reduces nicotine withdrawal symptoms, negative moods, stress, and weight gain.