The Objective Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Disease Health in Older Women (OPACH) Study

The Objective Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Disease Health in Older Women (OPACH) Study

Abstract Background Limited evidence exists to inform physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior guidelines for older people, especially women. Rigorous evidence on the amounts, intensities, and movement patterns associated with better health in later life is needed. Methods/Design The Objective...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Andrea Z. LaCroix, Eileen Rillamas-Sun, David Buchner, Kelly R. Evenson, Chongzhi Di, I-Min Lee, Steve Marshall, Michael J. LaMonte, Julie Hunt, Lesley Fels Tinker, Marcia Stefanick, Cora E. Lewis, John Bellettiere, Amy H. Herring
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Physical activity
Sedentary behavior
Older women
Postmenopausal
Accelerometer
Sleep
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4065-6

Internet

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4065-6

Similar Items