Sit less and move more for older adults
This study tests a program to help older adults who sit a lot and are overweight to sit less and move more, using a smartphone app to track activity.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You use a smartphone
- You sit for 6 or more hours a day
- You are overweight
- You can walk on your own (with or without a walking aid)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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