Thu.May 25, 2023

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Former Patient Returns as Child Life Specialist

Stanford Childrens

You might think that a child who endured a yearslong battle with cancer would never want to set foot in a hospital again. Not Lauren Newman. Newman was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 1999, when she was 3 years old. She was treated at Stanford Medicine Children Health’s Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases for several years before her family moved to Dallas, where her journey continued.

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Stable physical activity tracking during children’s guided active play

PE Scholar

Examined the stability of age-related physical activity for children (from 7 to 11 years) during self-paced guided active play.

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Ginger for Healthy Muscle Recovery

Designs for Health

When thinking of ginger ( Zingiber officinale ), one typically associates it with being a flavorful, potent culinary spice to enhance a meal rather than an herb that could potentially support muscle health. However, recent research suggests that ginger may have the ability to promote healthy muscle recovery following physical activity and support athletic performance in adults.