Physical Activity Promotion in the Evolving Work Landscape

Whitsel, Laurie; Ablah, Elizabeth; Pronk, Nicolaas P.; Huneycutt, Frederique; Imboden, Mary T.; Anderson, David R.; Peterson, Neil E.; Yocke, Samantha E.; Sterling, Chase; Zendell, Anna; Wojcik, Janet R.

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“…Strategies include tax incentives/subsidies for active transportation, fitness facility memberships or supervised exercise therapy, use of health savings accounts or flexible spending accounts for fitness memberships or exercise prescription based on medical necessity, 29 and organizational level policies like flex-time, active meetings, workplace design to reduce sedentary time, and incentivizing and subsidizing active transportation to and from work. 28,30 The Physical Activity Alliance has a CEO Pledge prompting executives and directors to serve as role models, making physical activity and healthy movement a cultural norm in the workplace. Employers with employer-sponsored health insurance can support physical activity assessment, prescription, and referral to community resources for active living, increase access to preventive care and chronic disease management, integrate device-based measurement and remote-patient monitoring for physical activity and other measures of health, and support employees and their families with educational and financial resources for healthy living.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In a systematic review, 100 to 400 mg of caffeine/day was associated with less dementia and cognitive decline. 28 In terms of diet, excessive alcohol intake and alcohol dependence are major risk factors for dementia, particularly with prolonged use. Historically, it has been hypothesized that light to moderate alcohol intake (defined as no more than 1 drink a day for women and 2 for men) is protective against cognitive decline.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In the United States, many industry, government, and non-profit sectors have prompted new working arrangements and environments since the COVID-19 pandemic. 28 Employers and employees are responding to changing work environments, creating solutions for health and well-being, with particular focus on vulnerable employee populations and assessing the impact on health care costs and utilization. Addressing appropriate levels of physical activity and fitness across work and in leisure time can sustain workforce health and well-being.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Maintaining Brain Health: An Imperative for Successful Aging and Business Performance

Imboden

2024

Am J Health Promot

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I n 1948, the World Health Organization defined health not as the absence of illness but as the presence of physical, mental, and social well-being. 1 However, it was not until the 1980's that the primary focus of research and policy efforts related to aging shifted from disease and decline to health and growth. The term successful aging was made popular in the late 1980s with the seminal work from the MacArthur study, in which successful aging was defined as involving 3 main factors (1) being free of disability or disease, (2) having high cognitive and physical abilities, and (3) interacting with others in meaningful ways. 2 Since then, numerous definitions and models of successful aging have been introduced with some estimating only 1% of the population achieve successful aging, whereas others estimate closer to 90% of people experience it. 3,4 When asked, older individuals typically describe successful aging as being productive, mentally sharp, and able to do what is important to them for as long as they can.Given the substantial increase in the 65-and-older population, which grew by over one-third since 2010, it is important to under-stand how we can help the aging population continue to live a meaningful life. Maintaining cognitive function is an important component to determining successful aging. Brain health has a significant impact on activities of daily living and the ability to live independently, as well as contributes to our physical health. 5 In light of its critical role, we have seen an increased attention to brain health from medical and scientific communities, as well as businesses over the last decade. The global neuroscience market was estimated at US$42.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.56% from 2023 to 2030. 6 In 2013, the U.S. announced the launch of the Brain Project, which aims to accelerate the development and application of new technologies to reveal the dynamic changes of the brain structure and function with aging. Shortly after, US$177 million was donated to establish the Global Brain Health Institute, which is the largest program grant ever made by the Atlantic Philanthropies. The Global Brain Health Institute is dedicated to protecting the world's aging populations from threats to brain health through training, research, dissemination of knowledge, and advocacy. 7 Research has increased our understanding of prevention and intervention mechanisms to promote a healthy brain. Today we know that the aging brain retains a considerable functional plasticity, and that this plasticity is positively promoted by genes activated by different lifestyle factors. 8 Research suggests that lifestyle behavior carries more influence on brain health than genetics. In fact, several of the key modifiable risk factors linked to cardiovascular disease are also closely associated with brain health. The American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association Presidential Advisory identified 7 metrics to define optimal brain health in adults that ori...

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Imboden

2024

Am J Health Promot

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“…At present, the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle is a popular topic worldwide. Due to the development of scientific technology and urbanization, sedentary lifestyles are increasing and physical activity is decreasing [1]; thus, the prevalence of lifestyle diseases such as obesity, type II diabetes, and fatty liver is increasing as well [2]. Physical activity plays a pivotal role in preventing such diseases, and it is substantially related to health and quality of life [3].…”

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“…From this perspective, the authors suggest that sport involvement modulates the effect of service quality on consumer experiences. To overcome the limitations of the previous studies, this study verifies how sub-factors of sports centers' service quality affect consumer loyalty, and it examines how these influences vary based on consumers' individual characteristics [2].…”

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How Does Service Quality Improve Consumer Loyalty in Sports Fitness Centers? The Moderating Role of Sport Involvement

Huang,

Kim

2023

Sustainability

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In the context of sports fitness centers, understanding the relationship between service quality and customer experience is crucial for enhancing customer loyalty and building long-term relationships. This study aims to explore the impact of service quality factors on customer satisfaction, trust, commitment, and loyalty, with a specific focus on the moderating role of sport involvement in shaping consumer experiences and perceptions. For this purpose, a cross-sectional survey was conducted with 606 consumers of sports fitness centers in Zhengzhou, China. The results of a latent moderated structural equation (LMS) analysis via Mplus version 8 indicate a positive relationship between tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy with customer satisfaction in sports fitness centers. Additionally, customer satisfaction positively affects trust and customer commitment, which in turn positively affect loyalty. Furthermore, sport involvement moderates the effects of reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy on satisfaction. Finally, trust and commitment mediate the relationship between satisfaction and loyalty. The present study has theoretical implications through illuminating the process mechanism of the effect of service quality on consumer loyalty, and it empirically shows different patterns of consumer experiences depending on sport involvement. Additionally, the results provide practical implications for developing effective service quality in sports fitness centers.

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Global cancer burdens related to human behaviors in 1990–2044: a population-based cross-sectional and forecast study

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Huang,

Zhang

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Journal of the National Cancer Center

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Physical Activity Promotion in the Evolving Work Landscape

Cited by 7 publications

References 33 publications

Maintaining Brain Health: An Imperative for Successful Aging and Business Performance

Maintaining Brain Health: An Imperative for Successful Aging and Business Performance

How Does Service Quality Improve Consumer Loyalty in Sports Fitness Centers? The Moderating Role of Sport Involvement

Global cancer burdens related to human behaviors in 1990–2044: a population-based cross-sectional and forecast study

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