Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Staying active is part of a healthy lifestyle that decreases your child’s risk of acquiring chronic health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and coronary artery disease as he or she ages. Q: In what new ways is Stanford Medicine Children’s Health helping kids with heart disease to live a more active life?

Exercise

Designs for Health

JANUARY 3, 2024

Research suggests that the exposure, accumulation, and removal of toxins may be associated with chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Moreover, the accumulation of toxic trace elements in the body is associated with metabolic disorders linked to being overweight or obese.

Nutrition

Designs for Health

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This is relevant to the general population as clinical studies suggest impaired NO production, activity, or bioavailability is associated with endothelial dysfunction in cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes mellitus. This intervention was not randomized or placebo-controlled.

Cardiovascular

PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

And while they both are crucial to the health and wellness of our children, there should be a clear delineation between physical activity vs physical education. Examples of physical education include teaching concepts and building skills around things like muscular strength, endurance, mobility, cardiovascular health, and more.

Physical Activity

Teen Health 101

APRIL 26, 2023

A chronic lack of sleep can manifest into obesity, diabetes (and other linked complications), cardiovascular complications, and increased anxiety and depressive moods. 3 Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss. Sources: Altevogt, B.M, NCBI Bookshelf.”

Nervous system

Designs for Health

JUNE 6, 2024

Getting the recommended amount of sleep each night is important for every major body system, including the nervous, cardiovascular, immune, endocrine, digestive, and respiratory systems. Living in accordance with the natural solar and lunar rhythms of life may help to support health and optimal sleep. However, more research is needed.

Respiratory system

Teen Health 101

MAY 22, 2022

A common disability which has been plaguing Americans is caused by obesity, which is the leading risk factor for chronic diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Obesity, a chronic condition affecting more than 33% of Americans today, serves as a major global health crisis today. Morbid obesity, BMI > 40.0

Obesity

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

There are 5 components of physical fitness that are essential for overall health and well-being. These components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Achieving and maintaining a healthy body composition is important for overall health.

Physical Fitness

PE with Palos

JANUARY 28, 2021

February is American Heart Month, and with the rise of COVID-19, maintaining cardiac health has become increasingly important for people of all ages. While COVID-19 was originally thought to only impact the respiratory system, research has shown that it can also be detrimental to the cardiovascular system, even in young and healthy people.

Health

Designs for Health

APRIL 24, 2025

Vaginal microbiota plays a crucial role in safeguarding the vaginal ecosystem and significantly affects various aspects of health, including immune function and human development. SCFAs are fundamental for overall health, performing vital functions related to metabolism, immunity, and nutrient absorption. gasseri representing 3.2%

Obesity