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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. Engage in exercise, get social, and challenge the negative thinking.

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

Sweat, particularly during physical exercise and exposure to hot weather, is the largest source of electrolyte and water loss. Exercise-induced hyponatremia has been shown to occur in a wide variety of athletes , including marathon runners, team ball sport players, recreational hikers, or those who practice yoga.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

All in-person recreation was closed, including youth sports, dance, martial arts, and exercise classes. On the positive side, in the US, exercise was generally considered an “essential activity” so people could use streets and sidewalks for walking, running, and biking. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.