Rural communities in Oregon face a significant shortage of psychiatric services, both from specialists and general care providers. Telepsychiatry offers a validated and r [...]

The built environment may shape walking habits among older women. This study was designed to address the gaps in literature related to quantifying the built environment [...]

Depression is highly prevalent among low-income populations, yet the influence of neighborhood environmental factors remains unclear. This study examined associations bet [...]

To understand the multifaceted causes of obesity, numerous studies have investigated how the neighborhood food environment is associated with diet. This literature has f [...]

The risk of developing dementia increases with age. With the general public living longer, more strategies for promoting healthy aging and cognitive function will be cri [...]

Lower-extremity functional decline predicts disability in older adults, and neighborhood environments may influence this trajectory through physical activity. This 12-yea [...]

Neighborliness, a key component of neighborhood social capital, is associated with improved health and well‑being and may be influenced by the built environment. This cro [...]

Adverse birth outcomes disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minorities in the US and are associated with both short- and long- term health consequences. Individua [...]