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The Relentless School Nurse: Embracing “Exercise Snacks” For a Healthier You!

Relentless School Nurse

When you hear “exercise snacks,” you might think of a protein bar or a piece of fruit. In 2023, consider incorporating these short bursts of activity into your daily routine to help achieve the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week.

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Recent Meta-analysis Investigates Role of Quercetin in Post-Exercise Recovery

Designs for Health

High-intensity physical exercise has the potential to cause certain temporary cellular changes including increased cellular metabolism, the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), muscle soreness, and exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD). A total of 13 studies involving 249 participants were included in the review.

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Hiking: 10 physical and mental health benefits

The Sporting

10 Health Benefits of Hiking Hiking isn't just a way to relax. It offers a wide range of benefits, and can dramatically improve both your physical and mental health. Even a short hike can give you a nice workout and boost your health. When you hike, you're exercising your muscles.

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Magnesium to Promote Musculoskeletal Health

Designs for Health

Magnesium (Mg) is an essential mineral that may promote musculoskeletal health, supporting both athletes and the aging population. Low serum Mg concentrations and dietary intake are common in aging populations and may be associated with bone and muscle disorders or chronic age‑related disorders.

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Collagen Peptides to Promote Skeletal Muscle

Designs for Health

It plays a crucial role in supporting organ development, healing wounds, promoting healthy skin appearance and elasticity, and maintaining the health and function of tendons, nails, joints, and bones. Collagen may also promote the production of skeletal muscle. By Danielle Moyer, MS, CNS, LDN

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Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Yoga: Proven Results

The Sporting

The Benefits of Yoga for Your Mental and Physical Health Many of us have practised some form of yoga, and we are all familiar with its relaxing and healing effects. Nowadays, yoga is the most well-respected and widely-accepted form of exercise for young people's mental and physical well-being. 6 Health Benefits of Yoga 1.

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The Importance of Exercise

Physical Education Ideas

When it comes to exercise, this is all language you probably don’t need to tell your students. In a world where technology is taking over and “Fortniting” is more popular than bike riding, it is important we all send the same consistent message about the importance of exercise to our students. How much exercise do children need?