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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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Psychological Effects of Music

Teen Health 101

Surely it comes to little surprise that music has a substantial psychological effect on people. Also, while matching music to our mood does have its psychological benefits, it can also trap one in a depressive, angry, or anxious mood state. By: Jaclyn Kotora, Contributing Writer. Edited by: Elias Azizi, Editor in Chief.

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Mental Health and Youth

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.” [i] i] “Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. What is mental health? Set the phone aside.

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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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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

Even a loss of 1% body mass can potentially impact psychological functioning and activities like driving. Water alone cannot replenish the electrolytes lost due to dehydration, and electrolyte concentration in body fluids affects the cardiovascular, endocrine, and central and autonomic nervous systems.

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Twins Share Everything, Including Celiac Disease

Stanford Childrens

Trouble gaining weight leads to suspicion of celiac disease When the boys went for their wellness check at age 5, their pediatrician noticed that they were not gaining weight like they should. Gluten is found in grains, particularly wheat, barley, and rye, as well as oats that are processed in the same factory as gluten-containing grains.

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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. Psychology of Sport and Exercise.