Search
Skip to Search Results- 43Alberta Centre for Active Living
- 6Berry, T. R.
- 5Spence, John C.
- 4Berry, Tanya R.
- 3Allana, Hunaina
- 3França, Alex
- 71Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), Faculty of
- 71Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), Faculty of/Theses and Dissertations
- 51Alberta Centre for Active Living
- 26Alberta Centre for Active Living/WellSpring
- 19Nursing, Faculty of
- 16Alberta Centre for Active Living/Research Update (Alberta Centre for Active Living)
- 71Thesis
- 47Research Material
- 21Article (Published)
- 12Report
- 7Conference/Workshop Poster
- 1Learning Object
-
Translating Knowledge: Promoting Health through Intergenerational Community Arts Programming
Download2016
Fast, Janet, Eales, Jacquie, Anderson, Sharon, Barnet, David, Chivers, Sally, Keating, Norah
Introduction. Intergenerational programs have been touted to address the generation gaps and isolation of older adults. Mutual contact alone has produced mixed results, but attention to the intergenerational program content demonstrates well-being benefits. This practice-based article examines...
-
2010
Tobacco consumption remains the leading preventable cause of death, disease and disability. Nicotine is the chemical compound sustaining tobacco addiction, a lethal chronic disease, and the major cause of other prevalent chronic diseases. The downward trend of prevalence rates in Canada appears...
-
2014
Pleson, E., Nykiforuk, C., Lee, K., Nieuwendyk, L., Chaddah, A., Schopflocher, D.
As the world’s population ages, there is an increasing need for community environments to support physical activity and social connections for older adults. This exploratory study sought to better understand older adults’ usage and perceptions of community green spaces in Taipei, Taiwan, through...
-
Understanding Policy-Influencer Perspectives on the Adoption and Spread of Provincial Daily Physical Activity Policies across Canada: A Multiple Case Study
DownloadSpring 2017
Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and contributes to improved physical and mental health. In Canada, children are becoming more inactive and are at risk of poor health outcomes and chronic disease. School physical activity policies represent one intervention strategy...
-
Spring 2010
Although exercise has received support for its physiological and mental health benefits, less is known about mindfulness activities. The purpose of this study was to explore how yoga, exercise, and no activity relate to hope, psychological distress, and mental health. Participants who practiced...