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New Immune System, New Life for California Teen Overcoming Leukemia

Stanford Childrens

Now, they even share the same immune system. CAR T-cell therapy engineers a child’s T cells (immune cells) to include a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) to help the immune system see and kill cancer cells. It was one more hurdle to getting Emily well. Part of the reason Emily is doing so well is her mom.

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

PLT4M

And most students probably don’t realize the power and impact of sleep on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Sleep lesson plans can empower students with the knowledge and skills to tap into the power of sleep for overall health and wellness. Sleep plays a crucial role in regulating mood and emotional well-being.

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Recent Review Explores Relationship Between the Gut Microbiome and Certain Neurodegenerative Diseases

Designs for Health

The gut microbiome may influence cognitive functioning through many different pathways including neural, metabolic, neuroendocrine, and immune. The immune system has been shown to have a bidirectional influence on the gut-brain axis; levels of interleukin (IL)-1 and IL-6 may be modulated indirectly by certain microbiota and probiotics.

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How to Sleep Like a Champion: The Science of Sleep and Athletic Performance

The Sporting

It allows your heart to rest, your cells and tissue to repair, and your immune system to fight infections. Increased Risk of Illness, Injury and Overtraining Reduced sleep weakens the immune system and makes it more susceptible to inflammation and infections. How Many Hours Should an Athlete Sleep?

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Remission Holds Fast After Five Relapses for Young Woman With Leukemia

Stanford Childrens

She was doing well. Camille needed a new immune system that could make antibodies against leukemia, and that’s just what stem cell transplants do. I’m in a good spot, so I might as well,’” Camille says. She transferred her care to Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. I saw her for post follow-up care and monitoring.

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

It has been shown that a loss of body mass of over 2% due to water deficit can disrupt athletic performance, mood, attention, executive functioning, and motor coordination. Immune Function Certain electrolytes can directly support the immune system. Sodium can modulate immune cell activities.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

Of particular importance are the effects of moderate-intensity physical activity on functioning of the immune system, which protects us from viral and bacterial infections. Physical activity helps the immune system detect infections early and reduce the severity [SJ5] of infections. Sports Medicine. 2021 Apr 20:1-14.