Neil Morte

United States Georgia Southern University

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Commented on Yoga Research
Has there been any research done in regards to the benefits and associations between yoga and specific health outcomes?

Hub

Commented on statistical analysis
What kind of statistical package/program would be considered most widely used globally?

Article

Commented on Contributions of Tasks With Different Cognitive Load to High School Students’ In-Class Physical Activity
I can see how that get the students up and active when more thinking is involved. It really can be a catalyst and spark for them.

Article

Commented on Is sleep a barrier to physical activity practice?
Sleep is so important to function and from personal experience and hearing what athletes express about sleep, it is critical to be able to perform at one's best. The fact that 1/3 of the world adult population does not follow WHO guidelines on physical activity and get enough sleep and that needs to improve as we know about associations with other health outcomes.

Article

Commented on Socioeconomic Status and Diet Quality in Children With and Without Food Allergy
It goes back to the issue of food access as the healthier options are more expensive, so we can see the association between SES and healthier diets. However, with allergies in the picture, that can narrow options and there can be similarity between SES groups.

Article

Commented on Prevalence and Severity of Food Insecurity Before and During the coronavirus disease-2019 Pandemic Among Adults and Youth in Australia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the United States
Food insecurity is such a big issue and it sounds like the response especially during the pandemic ensured people that have access continued to have that, but there was still an issue for those at-risk.

Webinar

Commented on Life in space: habitability in our solar system and beyond
This is so intriguing and seeing the many layers for the potential future. This webinar gives a sense of the challenges and methods to how this can be a reality.

Poster

Commented on Exploring Public Trust in Drug Repurposing
Good to see the reception overall, but education is big in order to addressing any fears and building confidence towards the benefits of repurposing in the future.

Funding

Commented on Technology Development to Reduce Health Disparities (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
For new and renewal applications, due date is January 21, 2025. This is a great funding source to leverage technologies to address health disparities. Examples include, but are not limited to: Physical Barriers factors such as proximity to healthcare facilities and transportation may limit access to healthcare Knowledge Barriers health literacy and language barriers can inhibit healthcare delivery, as well as a lack of patient information for the healthcare provider Infrastructure Barriers rural hospitals and community health centers may not have the same resources and expertise of large hospitals, and may not be able to afford advanced medical technologies Economic Barriers lack of internet access, insurance coverage or financial resources may also contribute to disparities in healthcare access Cultural Barriers religious beliefs and social customs often deter certain populations from seeking healthcare

Article

Commented on The Impact of a Messenger-Based Psychosocial Chat Counseling Service on Further Help-Seeking Among Children and Young Adults: Longitudinal Study
This demonstrates the snowball effect of receiving help and how that can self empower to seek additional help and maintain that for the future.

Article

Commented on Therapist Voices on a Youth Mental Health Pilot: Responsiveness to Diversity and Therapy Modality
This type of study helps to identify those gaps in training and what to fulfill in terms of competency, especially when working with diverse and/or underserved communities.

Article

Commented on Retracted: Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Sleep Quality and Mental Health of College Students
It is good that these papers with any form of manipulation are retracted. However, this goes to show what needs to change in the review process where this should not have been published in the first place where a retraction has to take place.

Poster

Commented on Are You Ready For It? Content Analysis of Emerging Adults' Readiness to Become a Parent
I like how the thoughts are put into pillars. I am curious how these have changed over time!

Webinar

Commented on Updates in the Management of Portal Hypertension
With the prognosis of portal hypertension, these updates are critical to treatment and the difficulty it has presented.

Poster

Commented on Prevalence of food taboo during pregnancy in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Because of taboos and norms and what is prohibited, would food taboos be related to having a form of eating disorder viewed by another country?