Bidirectional associations of accelerometer-derived physical activity and stationary behavior with self-reported mental and physical health during midlife.
Bethany Barone GibbsBarbara SternfeldKara M WhitakerJennifer S BrachAndrea L HergenroederDavid R JacobsJared P ReisStephen SidneyDaniel WhiteKelley Pettee GabrielPublished in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2021)
The presence of bidirectional associations between SB and activity with self-rated health suggests that individuals with low overall activity levels and poor self-rated health are at high risk for further declines and supports intervention programming that aims to dually increase activity levels and improve self-rated health.