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Obesity as a Disability

Teen Health 101

A common disability which has been plaguing Americans is caused by obesity, which is the leading risk factor for chronic diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Obesity, a chronic condition affecting more than 33% of Americans today, serves as a major global health crisis today.

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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

LESSONS FROM HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATORS We need health and physical education (HPE) teachers to flood classrooms at all levels with ideas and inspiration. There are also a record number of kids with social-emotional-behavioral conditions. Over time, student health and well-being will develop as well.

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What Is Health and Wellness?

PLT4M

What is health and wellness? We set out to answer the question “what is health and wellness?” What is Health and Wellness? The term health and wellness is used throughout society. The term health and wellness is used throughout society. But what is health and wellness?

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3 Surprising Compounds Needed for Optimal Insulin Metabolism

Designs for Health

However, when the body’s cells become resistant to the action of insulin — a common symptom of metabolic syndrome or other related metabolic conditions, like polycystic ovarian syndrome or type 2 diabetes mellitus — energy production may become impaired. HIE is a novel assessment for insulin resistance and insight into liver health.

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4 Surprising Botanicals to Promote Normal GLP-1 Production

Designs for Health

Nearly 75% of the American adult population aged 20 years and older is overweight or obese. of children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 19 years are obese. As obesity trends continue to rise , interventions from the medical community are expected to bring relief. Children are not far behind, as 55.6%

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Herbs and Botanicals for Optimal Gut Health

Designs for Health

Herbs and botanicals have a long history of supporting gastrointestinal (GI) health. GI health is relevant to every individual. It is pivotal in helping digestion, immune function, cognitive health, and overall health. However, these herbs and botanicals may be considered to promote optimal GI and gastric mucosal health.

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Heart Rate & Resistance Training Re-imagined For Physical Education & Sports

Heartzones

Check out the heart rate graph, that displays the heart rate of two different high school students throughout her training protocols, which included strength training using a variety of unusual resistance devices, while also providing interval aerobic conditioning. Resistance training is good for the bone health as well as good for the heart.