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Walkable Communities and Adolescent Weight
Results of a Bridging the Gap study suggest that living in more-walkable communities is associated with reduced prevalence of adolescent overweight and obesity.
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A Hierarchy of Sociodemographic and Environmental Correlates of Walking and Obesity
August 1, 2008 | Journal Article
This study reveals links between built environment, the likelihood of certain populations to walk in their neighborhoods, and overweight outcomes.
Walking Program with Online and (Especially) Telephone Support Motivates African-American Women to Exercise
June 1, 2007 | Program Result
From 2000 to 2005, staff at the Black Women's Health Imperative created and implemented an online version of a self-help fitness program for African-American women called Walking for Wellness.
Limited Impact of 'Walking for Wellness' Program Taken in Stride
November 1, 1996 | Program Result
The National Black Women's Health Project, a self-help and advocacy organization committed to improving the health of African-American women, enhanced an existing 1991 demonstration project, "Walking for Wellness."
Urbana, Ill., School Makes it Possible for Children to Walk and Bike to School
November 22, 2011 | Story
Walking or biking to and from school is a great way to ensure daily physical activity for children and to help prevent obesity.
A Victory For Urban Agriculture in Kansas City
October 18, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.
Active Living by Design featured in a Special Supplement of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine
December 11, 2009 | Journal Article
This special issue of the AJPM features research from RWJF's Active Living by Design (ALbD) program and its 15 community partnerships.
Games for Health
May 6, 2008 | Video/Story
Connecting the worlds of video games and health, with positive results.