Exercise: The Powerful Intervention Needed to Boost Immunity & Fight COVID-19
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, “As the U.S. health care system defines the new normal in the Covid-19 era, it needs a new approach to providing routine preventive care for adults and children [1].” What should this care entail? A vaccine will help our bodies develop immunity to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes […]
Is Covid Aging Us? What Experts Reveal and How Exercise Combats the Pandemic’s Physical Toll
As Covid-19 waxes and wanes, we might feel we’re aging faster than ever. The truth is – we are. Accelerated aging can result from many factors, including dealing with a global pandemic. Issues such as infectious disease exposure, chronic stress, and loneliness can speed up aging. But there is something that can be done to […]
The Price of Physical Inactivity During COVID-19 – What A New Study Finds
During the pandemic, the U.S. has been rolling out massive campaigns to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. Americans have seen countless public service announcements about wearing masks and staying socially distanced. Now that vaccines are available, there is a galvanization of research institutions, advertising agencies, and even former Presidents creating campaigns with the hope of […]
Trauma & Stress on First Responders: How Exercise May Be the Intervention Needed to Increase Resilience
First Responders are expected to maintain high-performance levels and make the right decisions under extreme conditions. However, exposure to violence, human suffering, and aspects of the job itself, such as physical work demands and unpredictable schedules, are demanding, taking a heavy toll on these frontline workers. These demands can lead to stress, anxiety, trauma, suicide-ideation, […]
SEL, Exercise, and Cognitive Function: The Building Blocks to the Whole Person
Just as a home may seem strong when the weather is calm, teens may show social and mental strength when they have the support of their parents, teachers, and communities during high school. But what happens when the weather turns? Will teens have the same resiliency when they are on their own? Just as a […]