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Wendy J. Brown
Researcher at University of Queensland
Publications - 621
Citations - 33745
Wendy J. Brown is an academic researcher from University of Queensland. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Longitudinal study. The author has an hindex of 86, co-authored 587 publications receiving 29735 citations. Previous affiliations of Wendy J. Brown include Harvard University & Queensland University of Technology.
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The effects of pole walking on health in adults : a systematic review
Juliette O. Fritschi,Wendy J. Brown,R. Laukkanen,Jannique G. Z. van Uffelen,Jannique G. Z. van Uffelen +4 more
TL;DR: The results of this systematic review indicate that PW programs have some beneficial effects on both physical and psychosocial health in adults with and without clinical conditions.
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Relationship between physical activity and stiff or painful joints in mid-aged women and older women: a 3-year prospective study
TL;DR: The results are the first to show a dose–response relationship between physical activity and arthritis symptoms in older women and suggest that advice for older women not currently experiencing SPJ should routinely include counseling on the importance of physical activity for preventing the onset of these symptoms.
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Protocol for Fit Bodies, Fine Minds: a randomized controlled trial on the affect of exercise and cognitive training on cognitive functioning in older adults
TL;DR: Exercise training, either alone or in combination with cognitive training, may be an effective means of optimizing cognitive functioning in older adults.
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A cross-sectional cluster analysis of the combined association of physical activity and sleep with sociodemographic and health characteristics in mid-aged and older adults.
TL;DR: Physical activity, sleep duration and sleep quality cluster together in distinct patterns and clusters of poor behaviours are associated with poor health status in mid-aged adults.
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Moderators and mediators of pedometer use and step count increase in the "10,000 Steps Ghent" intervention.
TL;DR: Pedometer use was more likely in older participants and in those who were aware of the "10,000 Steps" campaign and those who used a pedometer were more likely to increase their step counts.