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B Vitamins and Overall Stress Response

Designs for Health

Acute or chronic stress causes endogenous physiological changes in hormones, neurotransmitters, and nutrient status. Research in the last two decades has examined the influence of nutrition on brain health, including a person’s stress response. Stress may also impair someone’s mood. Stress is experienced by everyone at some point.

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The Atkins Advantage: Why It's More Than Just a Low-Carb Diet

The Sporting

Atkins' Diet Revolution," published in 1972, became an instant bestseller, sparking both enthusiasm and controversy in the nutrition community. Despite the emergence of various other low-carb diets, the Atkins Diet remains a cornerstone in the world of nutrition, symbolizing the shift from traditional low-fat dieting paradigms.

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Investigating the Science on DIM and Endometriosis

Designs for Health

Despite the wide prevalence of the disease, there is little research on the effects of nutrition on endometriosis. . The pathogenesis of endometriosis is not fully understood. However, the most widely accepted theory is menstruation retrograde.

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Online Learning Institute: Supporting Physical Education and Physical Activity with Native American Students During COVID-19 and Beyond

School Spring Board

Hosted by the Center for Wellness and Nutrition (CWN) in partnership with the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center (CIMCC) and Springboard to Active Schools. Objectives: Understand the physiological and psychological impacts of historical trauma.

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

PLT4M

By addressing sleep education within the context of physical education and health, students not only learn about the physiological benefits of sleep but also understand its relevance to their athletic performance, mood regulation, and overall lifestyle. Incorporating sleep lesson plans into PE and health is also a natural fit. Skein, M.,

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Removing the Guesswork from Women’s Basketball Coaching with Firstbeat

First Beat

In this interview, Will talks to us about how Firstbeat helps support his coaching work with the women’s basketball team, the effect that increasing travel demands have on players, and why he thinks it’s important to use physiological data in his coaching work. or ‘Did you change up your nutrition?’ It’s not necessarily that.

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Curcumin and Boswellia Synergistically Support Athletic Performance

Designs for Health

Research on nutritional support for individuals with osteoarthritis (OA) suggests that when combined, Boswellia serrata and Curcuma longa promote healthy responses to musculoskeletal and joint pain and help mitigate the effects of inflammation.