Author(s): Dimri V; Davis JC; Boa Sorte Silva NC; Balbim GM; Eng JJ; Liu-Ambrose T;

Background: Common consequences of a stroke include impaired motor and cognitive function, with both being linked to increased falls and frailty. Intra-individual variability (IIV) of cognitive performance, which refers to the within-person trial-to-trial variation in reaction time during cognitive tasks, may be a useful predictor for falls in older adult ...

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Author(s): Balbim GM; Boa Sorte Silva NC; Falck RS; Kramer AF; Voss MW; Liu-Ambrose T;

Introduction: The 24-hour activity cycle (24-HAC) includes physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), and sleep. The 24-HAC composition and brain health relationship in adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) remains underexplored. We examined associations between 24-HAC composition and gray matter (GM) volume. Methods: Cross-sectional study in ...

Article GUID: 40693459

Author(s): Boa Sorte Silva NC; Balbim GM; Stein RG; Gu Y; Tam RC; Dao E; Alkeridy W; Lam K; Kramer AF; Liu-Ambrose T;

Introduction: Physical activity is associated with greater myelin content in older individuals with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a condition marked by demyelination. However, potential mechanisms underlying this relationship remain understudied. Methods: We assessed cross-sectionally wh ...

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Author(s): Petrella RJ; Gill DP; Boa Sorte Silva NC; Riggin B; Blunt WM; Kfrerer M; Majoni M; Marsh J; Irwin JD; Stranges S; Zwarenstein M; Zou G;

Background: Obesity disproportionately impacts men's health yet fewer men engage in preventive healthcare. We examined the effectiveness of Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT), a gender-sensitised lifestyle intervention that engages men with overweight/obesity through their passion as fans o ...

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