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Stress Awareness Month

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

When the body is in constant fight or flight mode, it opens the door to many health problems down the road as the immune system can be compromised. Health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and insomnia can be brought on by great stress as well. Be flexible with coping strategies. Not all stress is negative.

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How to Become More Athletic in 7 Simple Steps

The Sporting

Conditioning your body for peak athletic performance will help you to feel motivated and progress quickly. Condition Your Body Where It Matters It's best to condition all of your muscles, regardless of your sport or activity. However, achieving peak performance requires maximising your athletic potential.

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A Guide to Nutrition For Rhythmic Gymnasts

The Sporting

Lean and flexible – that is the ‘perfect’ definition of a gymnast's body. Protein is necessary for muscle growth and repair, and it is important for the maintenance of a healthy immune system. The ability to maintain this type of body for a girl during puberty requires a lot of discipline.

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Health Education Lesson Plans

PLT4M

The human body is resilient and flexible. In fact, despite what you see on social media and in documentaries, the only foods you absolutely should not eat are foods that are expired / moldy, that you’re allergic to, or need to be avoided due to a medical condition. It doesn’t require 100% perfection in order to function.