Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality for men and women of all backgrounds, both in the United States, and worldwide. …
Abstract: Background: CDC recommendations for exercise intensity may be too strenuous, especially for obese or overweight adults. This is partially explained by a negative hedonic …
Abstract of "Epidemiologic Studies of Coronary Heart Disease and Metabolic Risk in Costa Rica" by Jian Gong, Ph.D., Brown University, May 2011Cardiovascular disease, obesity, and …
Cigarette smoking is associated with multiple adverse health outcomes. When smokers attempt to quit smoking, one of the leading predictors of relapse are cravings. Recent …
Abstract of Exercise as Medicine: A Physical Activity Intervention to Reduce Sedentary Behavior and Facilitate Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension Self-Management Amongst Older Women in …
Interaction between Dietary Fat Intake and the CREBRF rs373863828 Variant on BMI among Samoans: Background: In 2010, a national level genetic epidemiology study conducted in …
Abstract of Relations of Physical Activity Levels to Cardiovascular Biomarkers in Postmenopausal Women, by Yidan Zhang, MPH, Brown University, May 2017. Context: There are few …
Distress, both acute and chronic, is a major health concern in the United States leading to various physiological and psychological ailments. This problem is particularly …
Guidelines recommend exercise for cardio-metabolic health, although evidence from trials linking exercise to cardio-metabolic health through intermediaries remains inconsistent. In Chapter 2, we conducted a …
A central focus of genetics seeks to understand how genotype contributes to phenotype. Simple, single gene traits are generally driven by alleles with additive or …
Despite an abundance of research connecting resistance exercise to significant health benefits, Latinas continue to report low levels of engagement in this form of activity. …
Abstract of Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity for Low-Income Women during the Covid-19 Pandemic, by Baleigh Breaux, M.P.H., Brown University, October 2021 Reports …
Physical activity, at various levels, can promote positive health outcomes across different life stages (e.g., childhood, adolescence, and adulthood). Despite the importance of physical activity …
Background: South Africa has the largest prevalence of obesity in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially in women of childbearing age (18-44 years), research has linked obesity during …
Objective: To examine the association between physical activity, neighborhood characteristics and descriptive social norms in a representative sample of adults in New York City (NYC). …
There are unique challenges to studying exercise and cigarette smoking because engaging in these behaviors involves moment-to-moment decisions throughout the day. Traditional retrospective self-report is …
Background: Studies are clear about the protective nature of a balanced diet and physical activity against chronic conditions, but review of the current literature indicates …