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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

If we pause to take a panoramic view of our current landscape, we are reminded that our country has an obesity epidemic, rise in hypokinetic diseases, as well as mental health concerns. There are also a record number of kids with social-emotional-behavioral conditions. Active and healthy students are better learners.

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. That means we must see this, as well as other research, as a direct call for inclusion for students with disabilities. In this article Alex X.

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Understanding Your BMI: What is the Body Mass Index?

The Sporting

Keep up what you’re doing, it’s obviously working well for you. Obese The best way to lose weight if you’re obese is through a combination of diet and exercise and in extreme cases, medication. You can have a healthy BMI and still have excess tummy fat – meaning you’re still at risk of developing these conditions.

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PLT4M and Lakeshore Foundation & NCHPAD Partnership

PLT4M

About Lakeshore Foundation & NCHPAD Lakeshore Foundation’s activity, research and advocacy initiatives annually serve thousands of children and adults with physical disabilities and chronic health conditions. Obesity, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues are all at elevated rates. Learn MORE.

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The Role of the Oral Microbiome on Nitric Oxide Production and Healthy Blood Pressure

Designs for Health

Unfortunately, the activity and function of this pathway can decline with age or in cases of certain metabolic conditions. As daily assessment of the oral microbiome’s health may be challenging, NO oral test strips can be used to monitor the presence of nitrate-reducing probiotics in the oral microbiome and dietary nitrate intake.

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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

PLT4M

There are 5 components of physical fitness that are essential for overall health and well-being. A well-rounded approach that includes cardiovascular exercise, strength training, flexibility work, and attention to body composition is crucial in reaping the full benefits of physical fitness. At that point, it simply runs out.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

Physical activity provides many health benefits to children and adolescents [SJ3] , mainly related to mental health, obesity, and risk factors for future chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Evaluating the implementation of the SWITCH® school wellness intervention and capacity-building process through multiple methods.