A5055016264- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Physical Activity and Health
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Noise Effects and Management
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Community Health and Development
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
Massachusetts General Hospital
2015-2024
Harvard University
2015-2024
San Diego State University
2011-2020
University of California, San Diego
2012-2020
Benson-Henry Institute
2019
Boston University
2018
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital
2018
Joint Center for Structural Genomics
2016
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
2015
Stanford University
2014
A lesser-expressing form of the human 5-HT transporter (5-HTT) gene has been associated with increased fear and anxiety vulnerability to effects stress. These phenotypic abnormalities are linked functional anatomical disturbances in a neural pathway connecting prefrontal cortex (PFC) amygdala. Likewise, rodent nonhuman primate studies indicate major role for PFC amygdala mediation fear- stress-related behaviors. We used 5-HTT knock-out (KO) mouse examine genetically driven loss function...
Ecological models of physical activity emphasize the effects environmental influences. "Microscale" streetscape features that may affect pedestrian experience have received less research attention than macroscale walkability (e.g., residential density). The Microscale Audit Pedestrian Streetscapes (MAPS) measures street design, transit stops, sidewalk qualities, crossing amenities, and impacting aesthetics. present study examined associations microscale attributes with multiple (PA) across...
Macro level built environment factors (eg, street connectivity, walkability) are correlated with physical activity. Less studied but more modifiable microscale elements of the crosswalks) may also affect activity, short audit measures needed to promote wider use. This study evaluated relation a 15-item neighborhood tool full version assess design on activity in 4 age groups.From 120-item Microscale Audit Pedestrian Streetscapes (MAPS) measure design, sidewalks, and crossings, we developed...
Abstract Background Streetscape (microscale) features of the built environment can influence people’s perceptions their neighborhoods’ suitability for physical activity. Many microscale audit tools have been developed, but few published systematic scoring methods. We present development, scoring, and reliability Microscale Audit Pedestrian Streetscapes (MAPS) tool its theoretically-based subscales. Methods MAPS was based on prior instruments developed to assess details streetscapes...
Abstract Background Direct relationships between safety concerns and physical activity have been inconsistently patterned in the literature. To tease out these relationships, crime, pedestrian, traffic were examined as moderators of built environment associations with activity. Methods Exploratory analyses used two cross-sectional studies 2068 adults ages 20–65 718 seniors 66+ similar designs measures. The conducted Baltimore, Maryland-Washington, DC Seattle-King County, Washington regions...
ABSTRACT Objective Despite the clear benefits of physical activity and related behaviors on prognosis, most patients experiencing an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remain nonadherent to these behaviors. Deficits in positive psychological constructs (e.g., optimism) are linked reduced participation health behaviors, supporting potential utility a psychology (PP)-based intervention post-ACS patients. Accordingly, we aimed identify optimal components PP-based promote activity. Methods As part...
Older adults are the least active population group. Interventions in residential settings may support a multi-level approach to behavior change. In cluster randomized control trial, 11 San Diego retirement communities were assigned physical activity (PA) intervention or healthy aging attention condition. Participants 307 over 65 years old. The multilevel PA was delivered with assistance of peer leaders, who trained older adult from communities. Intervention components included individual...
Chronic pain is associated with poor physical and emotional functioning. Nonpharmacological interventions can help, but improvements are small not sustained. Previous clinical trials do follow recommendations to comprehensively target objectively measured performance-based function in addition self-reported function.
Background: Increasing physical function is a challenging, yet imperative goal of pain management programs. Physical activity can improve function, but uptake low due to chronic misconceptions, poor skills, and doing too much soon. Purpose: To increase by 1) adapting an evidence-based, group, mind-body program address the needs patients with heterogeneous facilitate individually tailored quota-based pacing Fitbit (GetActive Fitbit) or without it (GetActive) (phase 1), 2) assessing...