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Topic: Health and Wellness

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App State coronavirus information
March 8, 2020
Find Appalachian State University’s latest updates, resources, prevention tips, travel information and more regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Meteorological factors may influence COVID-19 transmission and spread in the US, according to research by App State and NCICS
July 2, 2020
A climate-health study conducted by Appalachian State University researchers shows a significant association between COVID-19 transmission and low humidity.
Physical activity, weight management bolster immune defense against respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, App State professor reports
June 23, 2020
In a forthcoming review paper, Appalachian’s Dr. David Nieman, professor of biology and director of Appalachian’s Human Performance Laboratory at the North Carolina Research Campus, examines in depth how regular, moderate-intensity physical activity reduces morbidity and mortality from respiratory illness.
Is It Safe to Run in Groups Again? [faculty quoted]
Runner’s World
June 16, 2020
Dr. David Nieman, director of Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Laboratory, is among experts quoted on the safety of running in groups during COVID-19, as of mid-June.
7 Reasons Walking Is the Best Exercise [faculty quoted]
Menz Mag
June 15, 2020
Dr. David Nieman, director of Appalachian State University's Human Performance Lab, is quoted on the benefits of walking regularly to boost one's immunity in this article on how to stay healthy when workout facilities may be closed.
Exercise can boost your immune system — here’s how much you need, according to research [faculty quoted]
Runners World
June 12, 2020
Dr. David Nieman, director of Appalachian State University's Human Performance Lab, says 30 to 60 minutes of near daily brisk walking (at least 3.5 miles per hour, or a 17-minute mile) can improve your body’s defense against germs.
Appalachian State University professor’s message is just what we need right now [faculty featured]
WRAL
May 29, 2020
In this interview, counseling professor Dr. Dominique Hammonds explains why people may feel a variety of emotions during the coronavirus pandemic and how to effectively address them.
Former international student sends masks to Valle Crucis couple
Watauga Democrat
May 25, 2020
Concerned about her former host family’s welfare during COVID-19, an international student at Appalachian State University from China seven years sent them face coverings after hearing of a U.S. shortage of personal protective equipment. The couple has since donated the masks to Watauga Medical Center.
7 Tips for Safe Walking During Coronavirus [faculty quoted]
The Healthy
May 21, 2020
Dr. David Nieman, a professor of exercise science and director of Appalachian State University's Human Performance Lab, says during moderate exercise such as walking — and for two or three hours after — important immune cells come out at higher rates than normal, making contact with pathogens to get rid of them. Inactive people miss out on this advantage, he adds.
How to safely run outside amid the coronavirus pandemic [faculty quoted]
CBS News
May 19, 2020
Amid COVID-19 concerns, health professor Dr. David Nieman is quoted on his research that shows regular moderate-intensity physical activity can improve one's ability to fight viruses — making lifestyle practices consistent with good immune health a "primary" strategy to prevent the risk posed by COVID-19.
Meeting students’ mental health needs in a crisis, and beyond
May 15, 2020
Appalachian’s Division of Student Affairs examines resources to help Mountaineer students cope with mental health issues during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
From Black Death to fatal flu, past pandemics show why people on the margins suffer most [faculty quoted]
Science
May 14, 2020
Dr. Gwen Robbins Schug, an anthropology professor at Appalachian State University who studies health and inequality in ancient societies, says bioarchaeology and other social sciences repeatedly have demonstrated that health crises “play out along the preexisting fault lines of each society,” including social and economic inequalities.
App State recognized by Exercise is Medicine® for efforts to create culture of wellness on its campus
May 11, 2020
Appalachian is among 77 campuses worldwide honored with gold-level distinction by the Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) initiative.
Local author uses art to help teach kids during pandemic [program mentioned]
WSOC
May 8, 2020
Tyler LeBlanc, an alumnus of Appalachian State University’s Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program, is featured in this television segment that highlights his puppets and their messages for children regarding how to stay safe and process their emotions during COVID-19.
‘I go where I’m needed’ — App State nursing grad assists in NYC during pandemic
May 7, 2020
Feeling called to help, Appalachian alumna Kim McMillan ’17 responds to the need in New York City during the pandemic. “As a young, experienced ICU nurse with no medical history and no family depending on me in Colorado, I felt called to come and help,” she said.
App State researchers form interdisciplinary clusters to address COVID-19 topics
May 1, 2020
Nearly 40 members of Appalachian’s faculty are working collaboratively to address topics related to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Such topics include the virus’s economic impact on the region and how to support rural, socially vulnerable community members living alone.
App State psychology professor receives national recognition for teaching excellence
May 1, 2020
Appalachian’s Dr. Lindsay Masland, an associate professor of psychology, has been selected as the 2020 recipient of the Jane S. Halonen Teaching Excellence Award, which recognizes the teaching excellence of early career psychologists.
These universities say their students will return to campus in the fall
CNN
April 30, 2020
Appalachian State University is among universities across the U.S. identified as having plans to reopen for fall semester while their leaders determine what measures need to be taken for vulnerable populations that can't risk returning to class.

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