Thu.Aug 18, 2022

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Impact of Firearm Violence and Threats on Student Health

Relentless School Nurse

Episode 14 – The Impact of Firearm Violence and Threats on Student Health. . In the fourteenth episode of our webinar series, Robin Cogan covers the role school nurses have as healthcare providers charged with the responsibility of protecting students and faculty while fostering safe school environments and the most effective approaches and strategies to create safe and supportive school environments through comprehensive, coordinated efforts at the schoolwide, districtwide and communitywide le

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The Buddy Bench Improves Inclusiveness During Recess Periods

Physical Education Update

Recess can be an excellent opportunity for children to engage in fitness activities. However for some children, recess isn’t fun – it’s a cruel reminder that they aren’t part of the in-crowd. Excluded from group games and activities, they stand on the sidelines watching and wishing they were part of the fun. That’s where the “buddy bench” comes in.

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Yoga For High School Students In Action

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Yoga for high school students opens the door to a lifetime of physical fitness and mental health benefits. At Canton High School, every student has the opportunity to explore and try out yoga during physical education class. In this article, we take a closer look at how Canton is incorporating yoga into its’ pe curriculum. . Yoga in High School – Popularity On The Rise Yoga has become an increasingly popular form of physical fitness across the united states.

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Recent Phase 1 Trial Explores Role of NR to Support Neuronal Health During Aging

Designs for Health

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder associated with brain changes, deficits in motor function, nonmotor symptoms, and cognitive decline. Age , family history, and environmental factors are major risk factors for PD. Inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction , and oxidative damage have been linked to PD. In recent research, the molecule nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) has been shown to exhibit potential neuroprotective effects and support healthy aging. .

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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Investigating the Role of Inositol in PCOS

Designs for Health

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous endocrine disorder that globally affects up to 10% to 15% of women during reproductive age. PCOS consists of ovulatory dysfunction, hyperandrogenism, and multiple follicular cysts accompanied by metabolic abnormalities like insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, and adiposity. The long-term impact of PCOS is associated with an increased risk of endometrial cancer, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular events.

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Nicotinamide Riboside and Mitochondrial Health

Designs for Health

Mitochondria are cellular components essential for energy production and many other biochemical processes in the human body. The function of mitochondria is dependent on a molecule called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). NAD+ supports more than 500 biochemical reactions, including cellular energy production, DNA repair, and stress response. .

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