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Stress Awareness Month

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

When the body is in constant fight or flight mode, it opens the door to many health problems down the road as the immune system can be compromised. Often accompanying stress is a lack of sleep that can further weaken the immune system. Be flexible with coping strategies. Not all stress is negative.

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Surprising Consequences of Physical Inactivity

Skillastics

When we don’t take care of our bodies with regular exercise, the body starts to degrade and break down the same way. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us we have to be flexible when it comes to implementing physical activity. Creating that environment doesn’t come without its own challenges, however.

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How to Become More Athletic in 7 Simple Steps

The Sporting

When you build muscle through exercise, your muscle fibres tear, triggering an inflammatory response and releasing chemical messengers called cytokines. Do a Variety of Training Exercises There are plenty of benefits to doing training exercises, even if you find them boring. This will improve muscle function and strength.

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Health Education Lesson Plans

PLT4M

As most teachers set out to find health education lesson plans, they are often in search of resources and information on health topics like: Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits Physical Activity and Exercise Programs Mental Health Education (Stress Management, Coping Mechanisms, Mindfulness) Substance Abuse Prevention (Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, etc.)