Background Interventions to promote physical activity (PA) among older adults can positively impact PA behaviour and other health outcomes. Measurement of PA must be valid and reliable; however, the ...

The holidays are over. The cookies and treats are all eaten. The relatives have left, and the decorations are put away. The only thing not gone is the extra pounds I gained. So I exercise, sweat and ...

The purpose of this study was to review various physical activity measures, both subjective and objective. The activity measures were then evaluated for their ability to aid in research and practice.

Researchers from Michigan State University's departments of Electrical Engineering and Kinesiology are teaming up to create a new wearable sensor network to assess a person's physical activity and ...

Physical activity is important for maintaining health in virtually all therapeutic areas and is often recognised as a sixth functional vital sign. With more than one in five US adults already using ...

Metabolism comprises the crucial, life-sustaining chemical reactions occurring within cells and tissues. Mitochondria, in particular, are critical hubs for such biochemical transformations. Although ...

Aalto University researchers are designing a brain-imaging device that uses a new type of sensor placed on the surface of a person's head. The new sensors employ quantum optics, allowing them to ...