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How to keep students physically active online or in-person
-September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Dr. Hildi Nicksic, health education expert, said childhood obesity is an ongoing problem that has not been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but exacerbated by circumstances surrounding it.
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Martha Muckleroy retires after 26 years with Texas A&M
-Martha Muckleroy, director of Camp Adventure and instructional professor in the Physical Education Activity Program, retired after 26 years at Texas A&M on Aug. 31. She hopes to leave behind a legacy of cultivated relationships and instilling a love for lifetime fitness among her students and campers.
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Digital health technologies could remedy health care disparities for Black men
-The Black Lives Matter movement continues to shed a light on the racial inequities that exist for Black Americans in every industry, organization and institution. Health education researcher Dr. Ledric Sherman said the health care industry is no different, and has work to do in the area of eliminating health disparities for Black men.
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DiversityEducationEducational PsychologyFacultyFeatureHealthImpactKinesiology & Sport ManagementResearchThe role of parents in a child’s obesity risk
-Dr. Jeffrey Liew, professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, and Dr. Ledric Sherman, assistant professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, have both looked into the role of parents in their children’s dietary practices.
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How COVID-19 affects older adults and how they can protect themselves
-People aged 65 or older are considered high-risk for severe illness from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Experts in our Center for Translational Research in Aging and Longevity, Dr. Nicolaas Deutz and Dr. Marielle Engelen, offer answers and recommendations for older adults during the current pandemic. -
Growth hormone alters brain structure and combats traumatic brain injury symptoms
-Traumatic brain injuries result in death and disability in thousands of Americans each year. The effects of these injuries can linger on long after the initial trauma.
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CEHD and College of Medicine receive $1.7M for work in schools
-13 health-related colleges and universities across the state will address mental health challenges and work to improve the mental health care system for children in Texas.
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DiversityEducational Administration and Human Resource DevelopmentFacultyFeatureHealthKinesiology & Sport ManagementResearchTeachingThe Black student experience: How can we make higher education better for Black students?
-Higher education can be an isolating experience for all incoming freshmen. However, for Black students this is amplified by a lack of representation and lack of diversity in peers at predominantly white institutions.
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BusinessDiversityEducationEducational Administration and Human Resource DevelopmentEducational PsychologyEventsFacultyHealthImpactKinesiology & Sport ManagementResearchServiceSportTeaching, Learning and Culture4th Annual Voices of Impact Announced
-The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at The Ice House on Main in Downtown Bryan on Feb. 6 at 6 p.m.
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Health education researchers partner with Hearne to improve rural health
-Health education is not one size fits all, especially in rural areas where accessing healthcare services can be a challenge.
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Injury to Innovation: Kinesiology researcher retrofits odd objects to aid rehabilitation
-Before Dr. Deanna Kennedy was an assistant professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, she taught a gymnastics course at Texas A&M. From this class, she sustained an injury that would change the course of her life forever.
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Why relationships matter to your health
-It turns out that it is in fact all about who you know. Health education researcher Dr. Meg Patterson said who you are connected with can have huge impacts on your health and health literacy.
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Texas A&M to host iTP3 Innovation Summit in May
-The Innovative Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs (iTP3) project at Texas A&M University will host the 2019 Innovation Summit on May 15-16 in San Antonio, Texas. Registration is open to the public until April 19.
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Teaching community health workers to utilize family history for prevention
-Dr. Lei-Shih (Lace) Chen, associate professor of health education, is helping rural Texas communities tap into family health history by educating community health workers about basic genetics through bilingual workshops.
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ICYMI: Department Of Health And Kinesiology Held 2nd Able, Active, And Adaptive Conference
-The Department of Health and Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development hosted the second annual Able, Active, and Adaptive Conference on March 1 at the Physical Education Activity Program building at Texas A&M University.
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DiversityEducationEducational Administration and Human Resource DevelopmentEducational PsychologyEventsFacultyFeatureHealthImpactKinesiology & Sport ManagementResearchServiceSportTeaching, Learning and CultureICYMI: Video From The Voices Of Impact Speaker Series
-Inspired by the popular TED talks, speakers engaged attendees in five-minute presentations featuring one slide. Each presentation touched on a variety of engaging topics related to our everyday lives.
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EducationEducational Administration and Human Resource DevelopmentEducational PsychologyEventsFacultyFeatureHealthImpactKinesiology & Sport ManagementResearchServiceSportTeaching, Learning and Culture3rd Annual Voices Of Impact Speaker Series Planned
-The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held February 6 at 6 p.m. at the Ice House on Main in Downtown Bryan.
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Support For Family Caregivers After Military Traumatic Brain Injuries
-Each year, traumatic brain injuries account for more than two million emergency visits, 280,000 hospitalizations and 50,000 deaths.
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Live From The International Space Station: Human Health Risks Of Spaceflight
-Spending time aboard the International Space Station poses challenges to human health and performance. On Thursday, November 29, astronaut Serena Auñón Chancellor, M.D., NASA physician astronaut and former flight surgeon, will join us to discuss living in the space environment.
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Alcohol Awareness For Children Starts With Parent Attitudes
-Parent behavior can mean the difference between healthy and unhealthy drinking outcomes for children. Texas A&M alcohol researcher, Dr. Adam Barry, debunked the myth that allowing underage drinking in a home environment with parental supervision results in healthier outcomes for children.
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ADHD Research: From Child To Adult
-More than six million children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. It is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood.
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Education Is Key In Ending Relationship Violence On Campuses
-October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence, or relationship violence, is an epidemic on college campuses.
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Prioritizing Health and Wellness
-Over the past 10 years, researchers have seen a growing number of college students suffering from depression, anxiety, obesity and hypertension. Those trends caught the attention of Amy Sharp ‘19, Texas A&M University’s newest Student Body President.
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How Does Mental Health Impact Immigrants In Schools?
-Dr. Sara Castro-Olivo moved to the United States from El Salvador at 14 years old where she enrolled in high school. Her American public school experiences, and those of her classmates, helped shape her future studies and career.
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Hot Topics In Health Ed
-The modern-day health education class is more than just the food pyramid and sex ed. Dr. Meagan Shipley, a clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M, said hot-button issues like bullying and mental health are vital to school health education today.
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