How Long Is the MCAT and Why It Matters for Test-Takers
What is the MCAT The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a major milestone for students applying to medical school. ...
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Elements of the built environment influence physical activity behaviors in older adults
1. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, traffic safety and destination accessibility were the factors of the built environment most ...
Bundled parenting and nutrition outreach program may positively influence the developmental and nutritional outcomes of siblings of targeted children
1. Siblings of children receiving bundled parenting and nutrition intervention had better expressive language development, fewer internalizing behaviors, and improved ...
Wellness Check: Exercise
Physical activity following a deep vein thrombosis reduces the severity of post-thrombotic syndrome 1. This systematic review found that early ...
There remains a significant intention-behavior gap in physical activity
1. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the intention-behavior gap in physical activity was 47.6%. 2. Furthermore, a very low ...
Wellness Check: Exercise
Ambulation is optimal for improving functional capacity in acutely hospitalized older adults 1. This systematic review and network meta-analysis found ...
Higher maternal prenatal weight may adversely influence offspring cognition and behaviour
1. In this cohort study, higher maternal prenatal body mass index was associated with worse neurocognitive development in offspring. 2. ...
Behavioral intervention improved antibiotic prescribing appropriateness
1. In this prospective stepped-wedge participatory intervention study, implementation of a behavioral antimicrobial stewardship program which maintained prescriber autonomy resulted ...
Potential association between toddler behavior and infant media exposure
Image: PD 1. Children who displayed problems in their ability to self-regulate (self-soothe, fall asleep, self-entertain, etc…) were likely to ...
Dramatic rise of gun violence seen in PG-13 movies
Image: PD 1. Violent sequences in motion pictures have doubled since 1950. 2. The presence of gun violence in PG-13 ...
