Safety

Tai Chi versus brisk walking in elderly women

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 14/08/2006 - 22:49
Abstract - Tai Chi versus brisk walking in elderly women - Web page
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a short style of Tai Chi versus brisk walking training programme on aerobic capacity, heart rate variability (HRV), strength, flexibility, balance, psychological status and quality of life in elderly women.
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Safety
Health
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elder health
physical activity
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--3.23 Elder health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

A survey to assess physical activity promotion by registered dietitians

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 14/08/2006 - 02:44
Abstract - A survey to assess physical activity promotion etc - Web page
Convincing evidence has emerged in recent years for the role of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases.
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Safety
Health
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questionnaire
daily exercise
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--3.27 Physical activity
-3 Safety & Health

Impact of a health promotion program on the health of primary school principals

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 13/08/2006 - 22:29
Abstract - Impact of a health promotion program on the health of primary school principals - Web page
The role of a school principal has changed dramatically in the last decade and there has been widespread concern regarding the impact of this change of role on principal health and wellbeing.
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Safety
Health
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school
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--3.20 Walking/health relationship, general
-3 Safety & Health

Is sport for all? Exercise and physical activity patterns etc

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 13/08/2006 - 21:43
Abstract - Is sport for all? exercise and physical activity patterns in early and late middle age in the West of Scotland - Web page
Recent evidence shows that any form of physical activity, not just aerobic activity to improve cardiovascular fitness, can have significant health benefits. However, physical inactivity is increasingly widespread.
Country (exc. NZ): 
UK
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Safety
Health
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fitness
older people
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--3.27 Physical activity
-3 Safety & Health

The lack of effectiveness of 18 weeks of accumulative short bouts etc

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 13/08/2006 - 21:39
Abstract - The lack of effectiveness of 18 weeks of accumulative etc - Web page
Cardiac function generally deteriorates with increasing age, although recent research has found a reversal in this decline in a group of middle-aged individuals after 18 weeks of brisk walking in single daily bouts of between 20-40 minutes.
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Safety
Health
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health promotion
health enhancing physical activity
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--3.26 Walking & therapy
-3 Safety & Health

Project Twin Streams cycle and walkway programme (Waitakere)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 11/08/2006 - 00:08
Stage 1 consultation feedback
Project Twin Streams cycle and walkway programme (Waitakere) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
This report summarises public feedback during 25 July to 23 September 2005, on proposed new cycle and walkway routes that form stage one of Project Twin Streams’ cycle and walkways programme.
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
City/Town: 
Waitakere
Topics: 
Design and planning
Safety
Policy
Institution: 
Local government
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development
consultation
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-1 Policy
--1.31 Auckland local council

Promoting a healthy you: walking activity log form

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 09/08/2006 - 03:18
Promoting a healthy you: walking activity log - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
A one-page form for keeping a walking activity log
Author(s):
University of Oregon
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Safety
Health
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fitness walking
pedometer
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--3.20 Walking/health relationship, general
-3 Safety & Health

Racial differences and pedestrian safety: some evidence from Maryland and implications for policy

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 09/08/2006 - 03:02
Racial differences and pedestrian safety: some evidence from Maryland and implications for policy - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
One urban transportation mode that is often neglected is pedestrian movement. One group particularly susceptible in this mode is the elderly.
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Safety
Health
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ethnicity
safety research
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--3.30 Accident-prevention research
-3 Safety & Health

Dog ownership and human health-related physical activity: an epidemiological study

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 07/08/2006 - 03:31
Abstract - Dog ownership and human health-related physical activity: an epidemiological study - Web page
The presence of a household dog may be of benefit to the health of the owners. One reason may be because of increased physical activity through regular dog walking.
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Safety
Health
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physical activity
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--3.27 Physical activity
-3 Safety & Health

How people achieve recommended levels of physical activity and the implications etc

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 07/08/2006 - 03:22
Abstract - How people achieve recommended levels of physical activity and the implications for promoting walking - Web page
Attempts to increase community participation in physical activity through the promotion of walking have increased in recent times.
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Safety
Health
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walking promotion
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--3.27 Physical activity
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