Mon.Sep 30, 2024

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From Chemo to 5K: Teen Beats Lymphoma and Runs Full Speed Ahead

Stanford Childrens

Max navigated type 1 diabetes and Burkitt lymphoma with help from his family and Stanford care team This year, 13-year-old Max Cook is looking forward to something many kids take for granted: attending school for an entire year, start to finish, with no interruptions. Between two major health events and the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been five years since Max has gotten to attend a whole year of school.

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Questions to improve your app experience with every move

My Zone

You may have noticed that we’ve added two quick questions to the workout upload process in your Myzone app. Don’t worry this won’t affect your data or delay your uploads.

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Decoding Peptides: The Body’s Little Helpers

Designs for Health

Why Muscle Strength is Important in Aging Strong muscles are key to living independently and comfortably as we age. That is why taking care of our muscles is essential for healthy aging. Some estimates place muscle mass loss around 10% each decade after 30 years, and this rate of muscle loss increases after the age of 60. Strength training – from using body weight, machines, or free weights – is an effective way muscle mass may be preserved during aging.

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One Secret to Cutting Back on Parental Stress

RC Families

Parental stress is caused by many things, but one very big reason that parents feel stressed is that there are so many things to think about, so many decisions to be made, and so many questions to be answered throughout the course of one day. Think about all the options: it starts with what to.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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Confidence Counts! How Schools and Edtech Are Shaping Bold Students

FACTS Management

Celebrate National Youth Confidence Day! Learn how schools, parents, and edtech can help students build self-assurance for success.

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Early Specialization vs. Multi-Sport Participation: What’s the Best Approach for Long-Term Athletic Success and Injury Prevention?

Better Coaching

In today’s competitive sports environment, parents, coaches, and young athletes are increasingly pressured to focus on one sport from an early age. The belief is that early specialization will lead to college scholarships, professional contracts, and, ultimately, athletic success. However, research is beginning to reveal a different picture—one that suggests multi-sport participation might actually be more beneficial for young athletes in terms of long-term success, injury prevention, and overal

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