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Physical activity and public health in older adults: recommendation from the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart AssociationMiriam E Nelson
John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
Med Sci Sports Exerc 39:1435-45. 2007..To issue a recommendation on the types and amounts of physical activity needed to improve and maintain health in older adults...- Strength training and older women: a cross-sectional study examining factors related to exercise adherenceRebecca A Seguin
Friedman School of Nutrition, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
J Aging Phys Act 18:201-18. 2010..Despite the recognized health benefits, few older women participate in strength-training exercises... 
The StrongWomen-Healthy Hearts program: reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors in rural sedentary, overweight, and obese midlife and older womenSara C Folta
John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, 150 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Am J Public Health 99:1271-7. 2009..We tested a community-based intervention designed to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in sedentary midlife and older women who were overweight or obese...- The effects of multidimensional home-based exercise on functional performance in elderly peopleMiriam E Nelson
John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, USA
J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 59:154-60. 2004..The improvements in functional performance occurred along with improvements in balance but without a significant change in muscle strength or endurance... - Strength training improves muscle quality and insulin sensitivity in Hispanic older adults with type 2 diabetesNaomi Brooks
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Int J Med Sci 4:19-27. 2007..However, these data show that strength training is an exercise modality to consider as an adjunct of standard of care in high risk populations with type 2 diabetes... - A qualitative study of leadership characteristics among women who catalyze positive community changeSara C Folta
John Hancock Research Center on Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, 150 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, USA
BMC Public Health 12:383. 2012..The second purpose of this study is to understand best practices for training and nurturing women leaders, to maximize their effectiveness in creating social change... - Design and national dissemination of the StrongWomen Community Strength Training ProgramRebecca A Seguin
John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, 150 Harrison Ave, Room 227, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Prev Chronic Dis 5:A25. 2008..DISSEMINATION: Program dissemination began in May 2003 with a three-part approach: recruiting leaders and forming key partnerships, soliciting participant interest and supporting implementation, and promoting growth and sustainability... - Factors related to leader implementation of a nationally disseminated community-based exercise program: a cross-sectional studyRebecca A Seguin
John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 5:62. 2008..The benefits of community-based health programs are widely recognized. However, research examining factors related to community leaders' characteristics and roles in implementation is limited... - Using the Community Readiness Model to select communities for a community-wide obesity prevention interventionSarah Sliwa
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, 150 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Prev Chronic Dis 8:A150. 2011..79; SD, 1.13). The CRM quantified a subjective concept, allowing for comparison among 10 communities. Dimension scores and qualitative data from interviews helped in the selection of 6 communities for a replication study... - A randomized controlled trial of resistance exercise training to improve glycemic control in older adults with type 2 diabetesCarmen Castaneda
Jean Mayer U S Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts 02111, USA
Diabetes Care 25:2335-41. 2002..To determine the efficacy of high-intensity progressive resistance training (PRT) on glycemic control in older adults with type 2 diabetes... - Factors related to cardiovascular disease risk reduction in midlife and older women: a qualitative studySara C Folta
John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Prev Chronic Dis 5:A06. 2008..In this study, we used qualitative methods to better understand knowledge and awareness about CVD in women, perceived threat of CVD, barriers to heart-healthy eating and physical activity, and intervention strategies for behavior change... - Television viewing is associated with prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Hispanic eldersXiang Gao
Jean Mayer USDA HNRCA at Tufts University, 711 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111 1524, USA
Diabetes Care 30:694-700. 2007..We examined associations between television viewing and prevalence of the metabolic syndrome among a representative sample of Caribbean-origin Hispanic elders living in Massachusetts... 
Reducing cardiovascular disease risk in sedentary, overweight women: strategies for the cardiovascular specialistSara C Folta
John Hancock Research Center on Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Curr Opin Cardiol 25:497-501. 2010..To describe the issue of cardiovascular disease in women, and to discuss evidence-based strategies for promoting lifestyle changes to reduce risk in sedentary, overweight women...- A community intervention reduces BMI z-score in children: Shape Up Somerville first year resultsChristina D Economos
New Balance Chair in Childhood Nutrition, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, 150 Harrison Avenue, Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Obesity (Silver Spring) 15:1325-36. 2007..The objective was to test the hypothesis that a community-based environmental change intervention could prevent weight gain in young children (7.6 +/- 1.0 years)... - Higher dietary variety is associated with better nutritional status in frail elderly peopleMelissa A Bernstein
Gerald J and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, USA
J Am Diet Assoc 102:1096-104. 2002..Preventive measures to improve dietary variety, as measured by the dietary variety score, should be evaluated and introduced before nutrition and health complications arise... - The benefits of strength training for older adultsRebecca Seguin
Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The Gerald J and Dorothy R Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts 02111, USA
Am J Prev Med 25:141-9. 2003.... - A home-based nutrition intervention to increase consumption of fruits, vegetables, and calcium-rich foods in community dwelling eldersA Bernstein
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA
J Am Diet Assoc 102:1421-7. 2002..Compliance should be encouraged with record keeping as well as through continuous monitoring and positive reinforcement... - American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand: physical activity and bone healthWendy M Kohrt
Med Sci Sports Exerc 36:1985-96. 2004 - Physical activity and public health in older adults: recommendation from the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart AssociationMiriam E Nelson
Tufts University
Circulation 116:1094-105. 2007..To issue a recommendation on the types and amounts of physical activity needed to improve and maintain health in older adults...