Search
Skip to Search Results- 43Alberta Centre for Active Living
- 6Berry, T. R.
- 5Spence, John C.
- 4Berry, Tanya R.
- 3Allana, Hunaina
- 3França, Alex
- 74Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), Faculty of
- 74Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), Faculty of/Theses and Dissertations
- 50Alberta Centre for Active Living
- 26Alberta Centre for Active Living/WellSpring
- 19Nursing, Faculty of
- 15Alberta Centre for Active Living/Research Update (Alberta Centre for Active Living)
- 74Thesis
- 46Research Material
- 20Article (Published)
- 19Report
- 6Conference/Workshop Poster
- 1Learning Object
-
Spring 2021
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent, disabling, and costly disease that affects 1 in 8 (13%) Canadians. In all stages of knee OA, identifying and addressing modifiable risk factors is essential in managing OA, including the recovery trajectory following total knee arthroplasty (TKA)....
-
Fall 2017
Background: Physical activity in children is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and contributes to the prevention of childhood overweight and obesity. However, Canadian children are not physically active enough. Weather conditions may limit physical activity levels, but little is known...
-
Fall 2011
With population aging, the ethnic diversity among older adults in Canada is of great significance as the main source of immigrants to Canada has shifted from Europe to Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Researchers have pointed out the need to use an ethnno-cultural lens in order to address...
-
Fall 2019
Postpartum weight retention (PPWR) is an important risk factor for long-term obesity. Accurate assessment and understanding of energy expenditure and other metabolic characteristics of postpartum women may improve weight management following childbirth. The overall aims of this research were to...
-
Everyday Physical Activity and Mobility Affect Executive Function Performance and Change in Older Adults: Evaluating Independent and Moderating Effects of Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
DownloadFall 2015
Objective: Among older adults, everyday physical activity (EPA) and mobility (MOB) are important contributors to age-related variability and change in executive functioning (EF). However, the role of these health and lifestyle influences may be moderated by genetic factors, especially those known...
-
Fall 2015
Poor design of indoor architectural spaces can contribute to an increased risk of falling for older adults. Thus, this research aims to provide an architectural design assessment system to integrate state-of-the-art evidence-based research into an assessment process by which to evaluate the risk...
-
Examining Aspects of the Built Environment: An Evaluation of a Community Walking Map Project
Download2012
Mitha, Shaesta, Nykiforuk, Candace I.J. , Nieuwendyk, Laura M., Hosler, Ian
OBJECTIVE: Interventions that address the built environment present an opportunity to affect behaviours such as physical activity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a community walking map developed for eight neighbourhoods in the City of Edmonton (COE). METHOD: A walking map developed in...
-
Examining Differences in Oral Health Status Based on Assessments Conducted by Long-Term Care Staff Versus a Dentist
DownloadFall 2017
Long-term care demand is increasing as Canada’s population ages and experiences a growing prevalence of dementia. Long-term care residents are highly dependent on health care providers for ongoing assessment and care due to complex cognitive and other medical conditions. One aspect of health...
-
Spring 2019
Energy expenditure forms the basis of all dietary recommendations. In patients with cancer, resting energy expenditure (REE) can be impacted by tumor burden, high systemic inflammation, and/or altered body composition. Total energy expenditure (TEE) and physical activity levels (PAL) have been...