ArticleAging clinical and experimental research2022
Profiles of sedentary behaviors in the oldest old: findings from the National Health and Aging Trends Study.
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- Interventions to reduce sedentary behaviour in community-dwelling older adults: a mixed-method review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2025Pooled it
- Sedentary behavior, cognition, and brain health in older adults: a systematic review.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2025Pooled it
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- Screen time and allostatic load among youth: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2015-2018.Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine · 2025Article
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- Sociodemographic, Behavioural, and Health Factors Associated with Sedentary Behaviour in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Development and Validation of New Exercises to Promote Physical Activity in Nursing Home Settings.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- From screens to cognition: A scoping review of the impact of screen time on cognitive function in midlife and older adults.Digital healthReview
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Abstract
backgroundSedentary behavior is a significant health risk. Emerging research suggests that mentally active sedentary behaviors (e.g., computer use and reading) are associated with better health than mentally passive sedentary behaviors (e.g., watching TV). However, these relationships are not well established in the literature, and little is known about the oldest old (age ≥ 80).
aimsThe aims of this study were to (1) identify distinct subgroups of oldest old adults based on six domains of sedentary behavior (watching TV, using a computer/tablet, talking to friends or family members, doing hobby or other activities, transportation, and resting/napping); and (2) compare health-related outcomes across identified subgroups, using the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) dataset.
methodsLatent profile analysis was used to identify distinct profiles of sedentary behavior. Design-based linear and logistic regressions were used to examine associations between different profiles and health outcomes, accounting for socio-demographic characteristics.
resultsA total of 852 participants were included. We identified four profiles and named them based on total sedentary time (ST) and passive/active pattern: "Medium-passive", "High-passive", "Low", "High-mentally active". Compared to the "High-passive" group, "Low" group and "High-mentally active" group were associated with fewer difficulties with activities of daily living, fewer problems limiting activities and higher cognitive function.
conclusionThis study, with a national representative sample of the oldest old population, suggests that both total ST and sedentary behavior pattern matter when evaluating health outcomes of being sedentary. Interventions should encourage oldest old adults to reduce ST and especially target mentally passive ST.
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