Front Public Health May 2021 PMID 33072714

The Urban Built Environment, Walking and Mental Health Outcomes Among Older Adults: A Pilot Study.

Jenny Roe, Andrew Mondschein, Chris Neale, Laura Barnes, Medhi Boukhechba, Stephanie Lopez

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across 5 sources since Sep 2020

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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects a moderate interest in urban green spaces and walking, with examples like personal mentions of walking routines and discussions of the study's findings on cognitive health and stress reduction. Phrases like 'benefits of walking' and 'improved mental health' highlight the recognition of the research's relevance, though some comments are casual or anecdotal, indicating mixed levels of deep engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings about the benefits of walking and urban environment on mental health, with some personal references confirming perceived benefits.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest by sharing personal experiences and emphasizing the importance of walking, though some comments lack depth.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts discuss the research's implications or share related personal insights, indicating a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest awareness of urban design's role in mental health, but are mostly preliminary, showing a mild perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This pilot study investigated how walking in different neighborhood environments affects older adults' mental and physical health, focusing on emotional wellbeing, stress levels, and cognitive function.
  • It compared walking experiences in a busy urban gray district versus a quiet, green residential area, collecting real-time data on air quality, noise, heart rate variability, and cognitive and emotional responses.
  • Results showed that walking in the green district improved happiness and reduced stress, with some indications of faster cognitive reactions, highlighting the potential mental health benefits of greener urban spaces for older adults.]

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Walking 15,000 steps a day for 2 years — here's what I learned!!! https://t.co/cxVw2gZEF6 via @YouTube

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New Research: The Urban Built Environment, Walking and Mental Health Outcomes Among Older Adults: A Pilot Study: The benefits of walking in older age include improved cognitive health (e.g., mental alertness, improved memory… https://t.co/iy8eUTD6Ob #PublicHealth #HealthForAll

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Walking 15,000 steps a day for 2 years — here's what I learned https://t.co/fUSZmGWptX via @YouTube

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Older people are increasingly likely to live in urban areas where there is a high level of noise, traffic and pollution. The benefits of walking in older age include improved cognitive health and a reduced risk of stress, depression and dementia. https://t.co/WbH4HrNXGd

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Jani Danijel
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Walking 15,000 steps a day for 2 years — here's what I learned!!! https://t.co/cxVw2gZEF6 via @YouTube

Mar 20, 2024 · 5,270 followers View post →
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@teel0ck · X

Walking 15,000 steps a day for 2 years — here's what I learned https://t.co/fUSZmGWptX via @YouTube

Sep 1, 2023 · 794 followers View post →
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Jun 25, 2022 · 602 followers View post →
H Stiles
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The Urban Built Environment, Walking and Mental Health Outcomes Among Older Adults: A Pilot Study https://t.co/sAcYC5RFYx

Oct 30, 2020 · 350 followers View post →
Fundacja Św Anny
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Older people are increasingly likely to live in urban areas where there is a high level of noise, traffic and pollution. The benefits of walking in older age include improved cognitive health and a reduced risk of stress, depression and dementia. https://t.co/WbH4HrNXGd

Sep 30, 2020 · 699 followers View post →
Frontiers - Public Health
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New Research: The Urban Built Environment, Walking and Mental Health Outcomes Among Older Adults: A Pilot Study: The benefits of walking in older age include improved cognitive health (e.g., mental alertness, improved memory… https://t.co/iy8eUTD6Ob #PublicHealth #HealthForAll

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