Background Physical inactivity is associated with an increased risk for cardiometabolic disease. Using an assistive transportation device may reduced physical activity that impairs health. Purpose We investigated the effect of short-term access to an assistive transportation device (electric scooter) as a proxy for reduced physical activity on hemodynamics and vascular function in adults. We hypothesized […]
B67: Plantar flexor myofiber cross-sectional area across a range of physical inactivity in early postnatal mice
Physical activity is known to have a positive impact on health while physical inactivity is known to do the opposite. Much less understood is how levels of early life periods of either activity or inactivity, followed by opposite treatment can affect myofibers. 102 mice were separated into 2 cohorts, those completing only 14 days of […]
C53-P: Associations Among Prescription Medication Use, Depressive Symptoms, and Physical Activity in Older Adults
Prescription medication use and polypharmacy (use of multiple medications to treat one ailment) have nearly doubled over the past two decades. Literature indicates that individuals who are depressed spend more time participating in sedentary behavior and individuals with polypharmacy are at higher risk of becoming depressed. Studies examining the relationship between the three variables (prescription […]