American Journal Of Preventive Medicine
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Study finds higher death rates in poor neighborhoods
Living in an economically disadvantaged neighborhood is likely to lead to death at an earlier age, especially among African-Americans, new research shows. The death rate is even more pronounced among disadvantaged individuals with unhealthy lifestyle habits. Read MoreJan 18, 2018
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Diet? Exercise? Sleep? Vanderbilt study identifies best immediate changes for long-term health benefits
The project began with a question — among a list of 10 lifestyle behaviors, any of which a person can change immediately, which ones have the most impact on health? Read MoreJan 12, 2017
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Vanderbilt-led study finds parent’s physical activity associated with preschooler activity in underserved populations
Preschool-age children from low-income families are more likely to be physically active if parents increase activity and reduce sedentary behavior while wearing movement monitors (accelerometers), according to a Vanderbilt study published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Read MoreJan 10, 2017