The Conversation – Tammy Chang and Matthew Dunn
America’s teens and young adults have a crucial role in containing the spread of COVID-19, but a series of youth surveys suggests that many misunderstand social distancing guidelines and want clearer advice on how to safely live their lives.
The Huffington Post – Anika Nayak
With very few colleges and universities across the United States fully reopened, learning is not as it used to be. COVID-19 has dramatically redefined education, and while college students are navigating through this “new normal,” it’s impacting their mental health.
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Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
A recent study from the Henry Ford Sports Medicine Research team suggests that high school athletes competing, not only in football, but in soccer, hockey, basketball, swimming, cheerleading and other sports are not only at risk for concussions, but may need a longer recovery than first thought.
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FOX 61 – Maggie Slysz
Many parents are juggling challenging school schedules these days. The pandemic switching up classroom and mealtime routines for many kids. What can parents do to keep everyone on track and healthy as we head into the fall season?
PR News Wire – Staff Writer
A leading medical researcher from the University of Virginia, Dr. Zhen Yan, believes, “There’s no question that increased physical activity will build up a child’s natural defense system and protect kids from COVID-19.” Dr. Yan has been studying the impact of increased physical activity in protection against the deadly condition of coronavirus. “Our kids are too sedentary. 60% of today’s youth will be obese by the age of 35. COVID-19 will impact kids with preexisting conditions. We have to rebuild physical activity into every kid’s life.”
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