Welcome to Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice (Seventh Edition). This
textbook provides an in-depth introduction to the growing field of health psychology. It is …

Background Evaluation of physical activity interventions is vital to inform, and justify,
evidence-based policy and practice to support population-wide changes in physical activity …

Introduction Physical activity has many benefits for older adult physical and mental health.
Enhance® Fitness (EF) is an evidence-based group exercise program delivered by …

Research aim To compare equine-assisted therapy to exercise education on pain, range of
motion, and quality of life in adults and older adults with arthritis. Background Quality of life …

Objectives In this qualitative study, we examined older adults' experiences of taking part in
two efficacious group-based physical activity programs as part of the GrOup-based physical …

Instructors in organized physical activity classes can be a source of social support through
their relationships with participants, influence on participants' interactions with each other …

Beyond Self-Care for Helping Professionals is an innovative guide to professional self-care
focused not just on avoiding the consequences of failing to take care of oneself, but on …

Background Physical health (PH), including muscle strength, endurance, and the ability to
perform daily physical tasks, gradually declines with increasing age, leading to disability and …

Most of the 850,000 people with dementia in the UK live at home with their families
(Alzheimer's Society 2015). The difficulties associated with dementia, for example in …

Background The majority of institutionalized older adults do not exercise, despite the many
health benefits. The current study investigated whether a framed intervention can motivate …