Teen Health 101

APRIL 26, 2023

A chronic lack of sleep can manifest into obesity, diabetes (and other linked complications), cardiovascular complications, and increased anxiety and depressive moods. As a society, we have grown to be incredibly dependent upon technology to complete projects for both work and school. This reliance weighs heavily on youth.

Nervous system 52

Nervous system Obesity Cardiovascular High School 52

PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Students can often opt out of middle and high school physical education classes. Examples of physical education include teaching concepts and building skills around things like muscular strength, endurance, mobility, cardiovascular health, and more. Recess is an excellent example of physical activity.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Physical Education Education Education 52

Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 23, 2022

I don’t know what it’s like in your region when it comes to cross-country participation, but our elementary school numbers are quite high. Yet our high school participation has declined to the point that some age-group races have only 20 athletes standing on the line. Where do these budding runners all go? If so, great!

Elementary School 130

Elementary School Obesity Elementary High School 130