Browsing Duke Faculty Articles by Subject "Obesity"

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Explaining rural/non-rural disparities in physical health-related quality of life: a study of United Methodist clergy in North Carolina

Miles, Andrew; Proeschold-Bell, Rae Jean; Puffer, Eve (Springer Netherlands, 2011-08)

Purpose: Researchers have documented lower health-related quality of life (HRQL) in rural areas. This study seeks to identify factors that can explain this disparity. Methods: United Methodist clergy in North Carolina (N ...
Walking in Old Age and Development of Metabolic Syndrome: The Health, Aging, and Body Composition Study

Peterson, Matthew J.; Morey, Miriam C.; Pieper, Carl (MARY ANN LIEBERT INC, 2010)

Background: The specific health benefits of meeting physical activity guidelines are unclear in older adults. We examined the association between meeting, not meeting, or change in status of meeting physical activity ...