Megan E. Holmes
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Interdependent regulation of alternative splicing by SR and hnRNP proteins Open
Alternative pre-mRNA splicing is a combinatorial process involving SR and hnRNP splicing factors. These proteins can silence or enhance splicing based on their expression levels and binding positions. To better understand their combinatori…
School-based obesity prevention programs in rural communities: a scoping review Open
Objective: The objective of this review was to examine existing literature and conceptually map the evidence for school-based obesity prevention programs implemented in rural communities, as well as identify current gaps in the literature.…
Differences between preemptive and non-preemptive physical activity among ‘drunkorexia’-positive college students Open
Objective: 'Drunkorexia' is characterized by compensating for alcohol-related calories using physical activity (PA). Drunkorexia is common on college campuses but little is known about the PA behaviors within the drunkorexia paradigm. Meth…
The Association of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity with Different Measurements of Metabolic Syndrome: The Jackson Heart Study Open
Purpose: Cross-sectional investigation of the association of sedentary behavior and physical activity with metabolic syndrome (MetS) among the African American participants in the Jackson Heart Study (JHS). Methods: Prevalence, number of i…
Barriers to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in the Mississippi Delta Open
Rural regions in the United States are home to approximately 15-20% of the country’s population. These regions are often characterized by low access to medical care and high rates of disease and death. The literature has detailed the heter…
Comparison of Leisure Time Physical Activities by Metabolic Syndrome Status among Adolescents Open
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) increases the risk of premature morbidity and mortality. Physical activity (PA) beneficially affects MetS; however, it is unclear if PA types differ among adolescents 12–15 years old, according to thei…
Differences of Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity, and Metabolic Syndrome Severity Among Metabolic Syndrome Clusters Open
Background: Sedentary behavior (SB), physical activity (PA), and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are risk indicators for cardiometabolic diseases. Novel methods for researching MetS by the 16 unique clusters (i.e., WC+FBG+BP) and as a continuous…
Community-Engaged Older Adult-Led Policy, Systems, and Environment Interventions in the MS High Obesity Program Open
Older adults in rural areas are at unique risk for poor outcomes due to social isolation and limited access to resources. The Mississippi High Obesity Program (HOP) aims to enhance access to social connections and resources like community …
Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Self-Selected Exercise Pace on A Track Versus Treadmill Open
Objective: To investigate differences between a controlled and non-controlled exercise modality when walking and running at self-selected pace. Methods: Male and female participants (N=30, 21.07±0.88 years of age) engaged in four sessions …
Long-term Tennis Participation and Health Outcomes: An Investigation of “Lifetime” Activities Open
Lifetime sports, such as tennis, provide opportunities for participation throughout the lifespan and has been linked with lower risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression. The objective of this study was to consider the influe…
The Effect of Horticultural Community Service Programs on Recidivism Open
The average cost of housing a single inmate in the United States is roughly $31,286 per year, bringing the total average cost states spend on corrections to more than $50 billion per year. Statistics show 1 in every 34 adults in the United…
Metabolic health and academic achievement in youth at risk for high school dropout in rural Mississippi: The role of classroom management Open
Disparities in health and academic achievement affect large cross-sections of the same population subgroups. This study examined the relationship metabolic health and academic achievement in youth "at risk" for school dropout in rural Miss…
A Brief Review of the Physical activity, Stress, and Metabolic Syndrome Relationship in Youth: Consideration of Socioeconomic Position as a Chronic Stressor Open
Childhood obesity and physical inactivity continue to be critical public health concerns. The global magnitude of these issues warrants consideration of the practical details of the relationships between these variables, as well as the com…
Erratum to “Nutritional Considerations for Performance in Young Athletes” Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2015/734649.].
Efficacy of Carbohydrate Ingestion on CrossFit Exercise Performance Open
The efficacy of carbohydrate (CHO) ingestion during high-intensity strength and conditioning type exercise has yield mixed results. However, little is known about shorter duration high-intensity exercise such as CrossFit. The purpose of th…