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Ofosu E, De Nys L, Connelly J, Ryde GC & Whittaker A (2023) A realist evaluation of the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of a digital music and movement intervention for older people living in care homes. BMC Geriatrics, 23 (1), Art. No.: 125. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-03794-5
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Whittaker AC, De Nys L, Brindle RC & Drayson MT (2023) Physical activity and sleep relate to antibody maintenance following naturalistic infection and/or vaccination in older adults. Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health, 32, Art. No.: 100661. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbih.2023.100661
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Ofosu EF, de Nys L, Connelly J, Ryde GC & Whittaker AC (2023) Dimensions of Physical Activity Are Important in Managing Anxiety in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2022-0098
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The effects of physical activity on cortisol and sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis
De Nys L, Anderson K, Ofosu EF, Ryde GC, Connelly J & Whittaker AC (2022) The effects of physical activity on cortisol and sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 143, Art. No.: 105843. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2022.105843
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De Nys L, Ofosu EF, Ryde GC, Connelly J & Whittaker AC (2022) Physical Activity Influences Cortisol and Dehydroepiandrosterone (Sulfate) Levels in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2021-0501