Perceptions of Empathy in the Classroom Among Educators in Higher Education and Healthcare Disciplines: A Qualitative Study.

Empathy is an important human response and contributes to effective interpersonal relationships. Empathy found in the classroom, specifically demonstrated by faculty in higher education, may impact student performance and outcomes. This qualitative study investigated how instructors (defined in this study as any faculty rank) in healthcare disciplines and higher education define and demonstrate empathy in the classroom.

The relationship between diet, exercise, and inflammation in college students: A cross-sectional study.

Important changes in lifestyle habits, especially diet, typically occur during the transitional period between high school and college and some of these changes may increase the risk of inflammation. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between lifestyle factors and inflammation in college students. Students enrolled in a southeastern university participated in this cross-sectional study.

Dietary Supplement Intake is Associated with Healthier Lifestyle Behaviors in College Students Attending a Regional University in the Southeast: A Cross-Sectional Study.

The relationship between intake of dietary supplements and biomarkers such as insulin and insulin-like growth factor has not been well explored. The primary aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the associations between supplement intake and biological and lifestyle factors. We hypothesized that dietary supplement intake was associated with healthier lifestyle behaviors.

The Impact of a Food Recovery-Meal Delivery Program on Homebound Seniors' Food Security, Nutrition, and Well-Being.

Food insecurity is a growing problem among seniors. A novel program was established to help mitigate the problem of food insecurity among seniors who are homebound. Volunteers recover unused prepared food donated by area hospitals, repack it into healthy meals which are delivered to program participants.

Results of an Online Survey about Food Insecurity and Eating Disorder Behaviors Administered to a Volunteer Sample of Self-Described LGBTQ+ Young Adults Aged 18 to 35 Years.

Background: There are few published studies addressing food insecurity and eating disorders in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals.

Objective: The primary objective of this study was to describe the proportion of food insecurity and eating disorder behaviors in a volunteer sample of LGBTQ+ individuals aged 18 to 35 years.

Design: This study was a cross-sectional analysis of questionnaire data collected from 253 participants between March 2018 and March 2019.