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The Art of Breath Control: Harnessing the Benefits of Kapalbhati

The Sporting

An Introductory Guide to Practising Kapalbhati Pranayama Although practising Kapalbhati Pranayama is beneficial for your health and well-being, it’s worth noting that the numerous physical and mental health benefits are related to safe and effective practice.

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Sports and Stimulants: A Brief History

The Sporting

But perhaps none is as bizarre as a favorite of bike racers and marathoners of the early 1900s: strychnine, a powerful stimulant to the central nervous system, unless you take too much, in which case it can stimulate you half way to heaven. It dilates coronary vessels and stimulates the central nervous system and respiratory center.

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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

Skillastics

Physiological Connections A researcher at Columbia University , found direct connections between physical activity and brain health. But when we incorporate group activities, other softer skills are enhanced as well that lead to psychological benefits. Movement and physical activity truly helps kids think and learn differently.

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Measuring Sleep to Help Manage Athletic Performance

First Beat

Sleep plays a vital role in recovery both physiologically and psychologically. This analysis is extremely useful for coaches who want to see how well their athletes are sleeping. On first thought, you might assume you can get exactly this data just by asking your athletes how long and how well they slept.

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Health Education Lesson Plans

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Health education is a vital component of a well-rounded curriculum, as it provides students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to maintain and improve their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors. Beyond that, there are infinite ways to eat well. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.