Physical Activity & Predictors of Risk of Disability: Any Connection?

Research Paper Title Relation of Physical Activity Time to Incident Disability in Community Dwelling Adults With or At Risk of Knee Arthritis: Prospective Cohort Study. Study Question Is objectively measured time spent in light physical activity related to incident disability independent of moderate-vigorous activity time and other predictors of risk of disability in adults with… Read More

How Reliable are PAQs?

Research Paper Title A Systematic Review of Reliability and Objective Criterion-related Validity of Physical Activity Questionnaires. Background Physical inactivity is one of the four leading risk factors for global mortality. Accurate measurement of physical activity (PA) and in particular by physical activity questionnaires (PAQs) remains a challenge. The aim of this paper was to provide… Read More

Physical Activity Beneficial for Mental & Physical Functioning

Research Paper Title Joint Association of Physical Activity and Body Weight with Subsequent Physical and Mental Functioning: A Follow-up Study. Background Physical inactivity and overweight are major threats to public health. However, it is not well understood to what extent physical activity might counteract the harmful effects of overweight on functioning. Thus, the researchers examined… Read More