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Article: Investigators at University of Manitoba target aging.
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- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- November 18, 2009
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According to a study from Winnipeg, Canada, "This exploratory study examined the feasibility of using Garmin global positioning system (GPS) watches and ActiGraph accelerometers to monitor walking and other aspects of community mobility in older adults. After accuracy at slow walking speeds was initially determined, 20 older adults (74.4 +/- 4.2 yr) wore the devices for I day, Steps, distances, and speeds (on foot and in vehicle) were determined."
"GPS data acquisition varied from 43 min to over 12 hr, with 55% of participants having more than 8 hr between initial and final data-collection points. When GPS data were acquired without interruptions, detailed ...