Arriba por la vida Estudio (AVE): Study protocol for a standing intervention targeting postmenopausal Latinas

Postmenopausal Latinas are a growing population group in the US who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease. Epidemiological studies have shown that excessive sitting is related to cardiovascular disease risk. Older women sit for prolonged periods and most individuals do not meet physical activity guidelines. Reducing sitting through increased standing may improve cardiovascular risk. More research is needed on how to intervene to increase standing in older Latinas.

Source: Contemporary Clinical Trials - February 13, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Michelle Takemoto, Megan Schechtman, Nicole Villa, Gregory Talavera, Dorothy D. Sears, Neville Owen, Dori E. Rosenberg, David Dunstan, Matthew Allison, Jacqueline Kerr Source Type: research