Finnish Retirement and Aging study (FIREA)
FIREA is study established in University of Turku in 2013 aiming to examine health behavioral and clinical risk marker changes during retirement transition by following older workers from work to full-time retirement. The special focus of the study is on activity behavior. Modern measurement tools will be used to quantify changes physical activity, sedentary time and sleep. In addition, the aim is to examine long-term consequences of work and retirement on health and functioning in old age.
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The role of social relationships on timing of retirement
The effect of an activity tracker intervention on physical activity behavior among retirees
Daily physical activity patterns among ageing workers
Healthy retirement – compiled tips
Retirement is a major life transition. How could you modify your daily routines in order to have the healthiest retirement days ahead? See the tips from Public Health researchers of the University of Turku.