Aging
Smoking Habits and Body Weight Over the Adult Lifespan in Postmenopausal Women
The inter-relationships between smoking habits and weight gain are complex. However, few studies have examined the association of smoking habits with weight gain over the life course.Neighborhood Walkability and Adiposity in the Women’s Health Initiative Cohort
Neighborhood environments may play a role in the rising prevalence of obesity among older adults. However, research on built environmental correlates of obesity in this age group is limited. The current study aimed to explore associations of Walk Score, a validated measure of neighborhood walkability, with BMI and waist circumference in a large, diverse sample of older women.
