• Breaking-up sedentary time is associated with impairment in activities of daily living 

      Sardinha, Luis B.; Ekelund, Ulf; dos Santos, Leandro; Cyrino, Edilson S.; Silva, Analiza M.; Santos, Diana A. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-12)
      Identifying modifiable behaviors associated with prevention of activities of daily living (ADL) impairments is vital to implement preventive strategies for independent living in elderly. We aimed to examine the associations ...
    • Fitness but not weight status is associated with projected physical independence in older adults 

      Sardinha, Luis B.; Cyrino, Edilson S.; dos Santos, Leandro; Ekelund, Ulf; Santos, Diana A. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-05-05)
      Obesity and fitness have been associated with older adults’ physical independence. We aimed to investigate the independent and combined associations of physical fitness and adiposity, assessed by body mass index (BMI) and ...