Sentences with phrase «participated in the study increased»

The researchers found that all the women who participated in the study increased their fat oxidation levels after periods of religious fasting.

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A 2008 study published in the Journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics concluded that inactive individuals who normally complained of fatigue experienced increases in energy of up to 20 percent and decreased fatigue as much as 65 percent by participating in regular, low - intensity physical activity.

Of the more than 400 hiring professionals who participated in the study, more than half indicated an increase in the number of new employees who enter the workforce with an unearned sense of entitlement.

Only 35 percent of dealers participating in FE&S» 2013 Industry Forecast Study projected an increase in gross profits for 2012.

A study in 2013 involving 106 participating centers in 25 countries came to the conclusion that, in a twin pregnancy of a gestational age between 32 weeks 0 days and 38 weeks 6 days, and the first twin is in cephalic presentation, planned Cesarean section does not significantly decrease or increase the risk of fetal or neonatal death or serious neonatal disability, as compared with planned vaginal delivery.

The initiative was introduced to the United Kingdom in 1993, but, although improvements have been reported, 3 rates of breast feeding in the UK are still among the lowest in the world.4 5 Recent reports from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) urge NHS units to become baby friendly to improve rates of breast feeding and save money.4 6 Data from the millennium cohort study, however, show that though participating maternity units in the UK increased rates of initiation of breastfeeding, duration did not increase.5 Other strategies are therefore required to support mothers in the UK to breast feed for the recommended time.

Martin says women who participated in the study also reported that high frequency headache increased by 76 percent during menopause.

«If we implemented our recommended strategies for the feral predators (cats, dogs and foxes) and the goats and rabbits, experts who participated in the study estimated that we could increase agricultural production by 10 per cent or more,» she said.

Sixty - one Georgia 4 - H «ers, 9 - 12 years old, participated in a study designed to increase awareness and reduce childhood obesity.

The study evaluated three SNAP programs in three different states and found that children participating in certain nutrition education programs increased their daily fruit and vegetable consumption at home by a quarter - to a third - cup, and were more likely to choose low - fat or fat - free milk.

Christensen and colleagues sought to test the hypothesis that increased screen - time may be associated with poor sleep by analyzing data from 653 adult individuals across the United States participating in the Health eHeart Study.

There's also the potential for them to participate in earlier screening, increased surveillance, prophylactic surgeries and chemoprevention studies, explains Vilar - Sanchez.

Writing in an early online edition of Circulation, Dr Dexter Canoy (University of Cambridge, UK) and colleagues report that increased abdominal obesity — measured in terms of waist - to - hip ratio, was more «consistently and strongly» predictive of coronary heart disease (CHD) than BMI among men and women participating in the European Prospective Investigation Into Cancer and Nutrition in Norfolk (EPIC - NORFOLK) study.

The study shows «those who participated in it had an increased desire for healthier foods along with a decreased preference for unhealthy foods.»

In reporting on women who participated in the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study, you stated that the women who took estrogen and progesterone faced an increased risk of cancer after they stopped the treatmenIn reporting on women who participated in the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study, you stated that the women who took estrogen and progesterone faced an increased risk of cancer after they stopped the treatmenin the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study, you stated that the women who took estrogen and progesterone faced an increased risk of cancer after they stopped the treatment.

A study published by researchers at the University of Utah in 1996 was the first to demonstrate clearly the benefits of exercise for people with MS. Those patients who participated in an aerobic exercise program had better cardiovascular fitness, improved strength, better bladder and bowel function, less fatigue and depression, a more positive attitude, and increased participation in social activities.

Recent studies have found that women living with PCOS can increase their metabolic functioning by regularly participating in intense exercise.

Studies support the fact that participating in and winning at sports has a significant effect on increasing testosterone while losers in a contest slink back with lowered testosterone levels.

A 2007 study of the AP incentive program in Texas found that participating schools not only boosted AP enrollment but also reported an approximate 30 percent increase in the number of students scoring 1100 and higher on the SATs and about an 8 percent increase in college matriculation.

For instance, schools participating in the Carnegie Foundation's Student Agency Improvement Community, a network of researchers and practitioners applying the science of learning mindsets to daily classroom practice, have seen stronger outcomes among low - income black and Latino students since implementing interventions focused on learning mindsets.34 Equal Opportunity Schools, a national nonprofit organization, has also partnered with school, county, and district leaders to increase the number of black and Latino students enrolled in advanced placement courses and has seen gains in both participation and passage rates as a result.35 In addition, several studies show that learning mindsets interventions can reduce the effects of stereotype threat among female, black, and Latino students in math and science classes.in the Carnegie Foundation's Student Agency Improvement Community, a network of researchers and practitioners applying the science of learning mindsets to daily classroom practice, have seen stronger outcomes among low - income black and Latino students since implementing interventions focused on learning mindsets.34 Equal Opportunity Schools, a national nonprofit organization, has also partnered with school, county, and district leaders to increase the number of black and Latino students enrolled in advanced placement courses and has seen gains in both participation and passage rates as a result.35 In addition, several studies show that learning mindsets interventions can reduce the effects of stereotype threat among female, black, and Latino students in math and science classes.in advanced placement courses and has seen gains in both participation and passage rates as a result.35 In addition, several studies show that learning mindsets interventions can reduce the effects of stereotype threat among female, black, and Latino students in math and science classes.in both participation and passage rates as a result.35 In addition, several studies show that learning mindsets interventions can reduce the effects of stereotype threat among female, black, and Latino students in math and science classes.In addition, several studies show that learning mindsets interventions can reduce the effects of stereotype threat among female, black, and Latino students in math and science classes.in math and science classes.36

Because of the many studies that show increases in student achievement when parents and other caregivers actively participate in their children's education, schools are making a concerted effort to encourage greater family involvement (Delors, 1996; Ramirez, 1999; Wentworth, 2006).

After participating in the SMG, independent studies show an increase in math scores for elementary and middle school students.

A study of Arizona's career ladder program, which requires the use of various methods of student assessment to complement evaluations of teachers» practice, found that, over time, participating teachers demonstrated an increased ability to create locally - developed assessment tools to assess student learning gains in their classrooms; to develop and evaluate pre - and post-tests; to define measurable outcomes in hard - to - quantify areas like art, music, and physical education; and to monitor student learning growth.

Amongst the student - related findings of the Banks study, the panel recommended that «schools should provide all students with opportunities to participate in extra - and co-curricular activities that develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes that increase academic achievement and foster positive interracial relationships.»

These programs are expected to boost the size and quality of Kentucky's workforce since studies show that high school students who participate in dual credit coursework have increased college enrollment and on - time college graduation rates.

In addition to these four state - based studies of voucher program impacts on test scores, some recent studies do show positive effects on graduation rates, parent satisfaction, community college enrollment, and other nonachievement - based outcomes, but it is unclear if these outcomes are lasting and valid.23 For example, research shows that nationally, graduation rates for students in public schools and peers participating in voucher programs equalize after adjusting for extended graduation rates.24 Some critics suggest that private schools may graduate students who have not successfully completed the full program.25 Also, in regard to parent satisfaction, while some studies do show greater satisfaction among parents whose children participate in voucher programs, the most recent evaluation of the D.C. voucher program shows that any increase in parent or student school satisfaction is not statistically significant.In addition to these four state - based studies of voucher program impacts on test scores, some recent studies do show positive effects on graduation rates, parent satisfaction, community college enrollment, and other nonachievement - based outcomes, but it is unclear if these outcomes are lasting and valid.23 For example, research shows that nationally, graduation rates for students in public schools and peers participating in voucher programs equalize after adjusting for extended graduation rates.24 Some critics suggest that private schools may graduate students who have not successfully completed the full program.25 Also, in regard to parent satisfaction, while some studies do show greater satisfaction among parents whose children participate in voucher programs, the most recent evaluation of the D.C. voucher program shows that any increase in parent or student school satisfaction is not statistically significant.in public schools and peers participating in voucher programs equalize after adjusting for extended graduation rates.24 Some critics suggest that private schools may graduate students who have not successfully completed the full program.25 Also, in regard to parent satisfaction, while some studies do show greater satisfaction among parents whose children participate in voucher programs, the most recent evaluation of the D.C. voucher program shows that any increase in parent or student school satisfaction is not statistically significant.in voucher programs equalize after adjusting for extended graduation rates.24 Some critics suggest that private schools may graduate students who have not successfully completed the full program.25 Also, in regard to parent satisfaction, while some studies do show greater satisfaction among parents whose children participate in voucher programs, the most recent evaluation of the D.C. voucher program shows that any increase in parent or student school satisfaction is not statistically significant.in regard to parent satisfaction, while some studies do show greater satisfaction among parents whose children participate in voucher programs, the most recent evaluation of the D.C. voucher program shows that any increase in parent or student school satisfaction is not statistically significant.in voucher programs, the most recent evaluation of the D.C. voucher program shows that any increase in parent or student school satisfaction is not statistically significant.in parent or student school satisfaction is not statistically significant.26

While 90 percent of teachers participated in short - term training, just 22 percent observed classrooms in other schools, according to a 2009 study published by Learning Forward (formerly the National Staff Development Council), an international organization focused on increasing effective teacher training.

With the STEM field increasing by minutes and the fact that loan repayment burdens many graduates, the idea of studying in the filed and participating in a STEM specific loan or forgiveness program is an attractive remedy to the problems.

It might also be helpful for studies regarding joint diseases to evaluate whether or not there is a correlation between activity levels in neutered and intact dogs; i.e. do more neutered dogs participate in dog sports such as agility and flyball than intact dogs, increasing the occurrence of joint disease?

In 2009, 68 percent of Americans said they participated in some form of loyalty rewards program, an increase of 10 percentage points over 2007, according to a study by Colloquy, the research arm of LoyaltyOne, which manages rewards programs for companies across a range of industrieIn 2009, 68 percent of Americans said they participated in some form of loyalty rewards program, an increase of 10 percentage points over 2007, according to a study by Colloquy, the research arm of LoyaltyOne, which manages rewards programs for companies across a range of industriein some form of loyalty rewards program, an increase of 10 percentage points over 2007, according to a study by Colloquy, the research arm of LoyaltyOne, which manages rewards programs for companies across a range of industries.

The study and its findings have catalyzed fundamental changes in all aspects of the DMA's practices and programs — from exhibition and programming development to new marketing strategies and interpretation tools — leading to a 100 % increase in attendance and motivating more than 50 % of the museum's visitors to participate in its educational and public programs.

Methods Families of 9 children between the ages of 3 and 8 years with TBI, injured less than 24 months earlier, participated in a pilot study of a Web - based parenting skills program designed to increase positive parenting skills and to improve caregiver stress management and coping.

This study suggests that in order to increase young adolescents» physical activity levels, and perhaps establish lifelong healthy habits, parents should actively encourage their children to participate in physical activity.

His studies show that participating in new and exciting activities as a couple increases relationship quality.

Childhood Maltreatment Is Associated With Altered Fear Circuitry and Increased Internalizing Symptoms by Late Adolescence (PDF - 686 KB) Herringa, Birn, Ruttle, Burghy, Stodola, Davidson, & Essex (2013) Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 110 (47) Examines the associations between experiences of maltreatment during childhood and functional brain connectivity in 64 adolescents participating in a longitudinal community study.

A 2011 study found that students who participated in taijiquan (also known as Tai Chi) increased their mindfulness and improved their sleep quality, as well as reducing their stress.

The ability of control group participants in our study to engage in a positive relationship with the virtual partner may have increased their own likelihood of participating in secure behaviors, based on behavioral principles of reward and punishment (Catania, 2011; Skinner, 1938) and in line with Gillath and Shaver's (2007) proposition.

Further, families in the current study all reported increased motivation to participating in treatment due to setting up an a priori time frame over a short period of time that is solely dedicated to helping their child.