Physical Exercise

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Research conducted by: RAND Health; RAND Europe

Journal Articles (36)

Influences of Physical and Social Neighborhood Environments on Children's Physical Activity and Obesity — Jan 1, 2009

The authors investigated the association between physical and social neighborhood environments and fifth-grade students' physical activity and obesity.

Stability of Physical Activity Across the Lifespan — Jan 1, 2008

Examines physical activity stability across extended time periods. Results showed that activity levels are somewhat stable from childhood through middle and late adulthood.

Exercise Programs for Older Adults Help Reduce Falls — May 23, 2007

The strongest beneficial effect of exercise for the elderly is in fall reduction. Physical activity also modestly to moderately improved strength and cardiovascular performance among previously sedentary older people.

Availability of High School Extracurricular Sports Programs and High-Risk Behaviors — Jan 1, 2007

Opportunities for participation in high school extracurricular sports are limited. Future studies should test whether increased opportunities will increase physical activity and impact the increasing overweight problem in youths.

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Tai Chi for Tension Headaches — Jan 1, 2007

This study examined whether a traditional low-impact mind-body exercise, Tai Chi, affects health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) and headache impact in an adult population suffering from tension-type headaches.

Neighborhood Design and Walking Trips in Ten U.S. Metropolitan Areas — Jan 1, 2007

This study investigates to what extent design guidelines are likely to stimulate walking.

Social Context of Physical Activity and Weight Status in Working-Class Populations — Jan 1, 2007

Multiple aspects of social context may influence leisure-time physical activity levels and weight status in multiethnic, working-class populations

Proximity to School and Physical Activity Among Middle School Girls: The Trial of Activity for Adolescent Girls Study — Jan 1, 2006

Proximity to routine destinations is an important correlate of physical activity.

The Significance of Parks to Physical Activity and Public Health: A Conceptual Model — Jan 1, 2005

Park-based physical activity is a promising means to satisfy current physical activity requirements.

Interventions for the Prevention of Falls in Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Clinical Trials — Jan 1, 2004

To assess the relative effectiveness of interventions to prevent falls in older adults to either a usual care group or control group.

Does an Exercise and Incontinence Intervention Save Healthcare Costs in a Nursing Home Population? — Jan 1, 2003

Cost of implementing these interventions for frail nursing home residents unlikely to be offset by savings in medical care costs in this population.

Technological Change and the Growth of Obesity: A Theoretical and Empirical Examination — Jan 1, 2002

This paper provides a theoretical and empirical examination of the long-run growth in weight over time.

Effects of a Group Exercise Program on Strength, Mobility, and Falls Among Fall-Prone Elderly Men — Jan 1, 2000

Effects of a low- to moderate-intensity group exercise program on strength, endurance, mobility, and fall rates in fall-prone elderly men.

Physicians' Characteristics Influence Patients' Adherence to Medical Treatment: Results from the Medical Outcomes Study — Jan 1, 1994

The influence of physicians' attributes and practice style on patients' adherence to treatment was examined in a 2-year longitudinal study of 186 physicians and their diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease patients

The External Costs of a Sedentary Life-Style — Jan 1, 1989

Those with sedentary life-styles incur higher medical costs, but their life expectancy at age 20 is 10 months less so they collect less pensions.

The Practices of General and Subspecialty Internists in Counseling About Smoking and Exercise — Jan 1, 1986

The authors compared the practices of subspecialists and general internists in counseling about smoking and exercise.

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Roland Sturm

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Roland Sturm

Roland Sturm is a senior economist at the RAND Corporation and a professor at the Pardee RAND Graduate School. Sturm's research has focused on how urban design and neighborhood characteristics affect lifestyles and health; the effects of obesity, physical activity, smoking, and problem drinking…

Terry Marsh

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Terry Marsh is a project associate at the RAND Corporation. His work has focused primarily on physical activity and community based participatory research. Terry received his MPH in Health Policy and Management from the University of Arizona.

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