Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Jan 2015
Mothers' perceived proximity to green space is associated with TV viewing time in children: the Growing Up in Scotland study.
The aim of this study is to investigate whether mothers' perception of distance from home to green/open spaces is associated with their child's screen time. ⋯ Mothers' perceived distance from home to green/open spaces was associated with child's TV time at age 5.9years.
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Preventive medicine · Jan 2015
Relationships between dog ownership and physical activity in postmenopausal women.
Positive associations between dog ownership and physical activity in older adults have been previously reported. ⋯ Dog ownership is associated with increased physical activity in older women, particularly among women living alone. Health promotion efforts aimed at older adults should highlight the benefits of regular dog walking for both dog owners and non-dog owners.