Topic: Health and Wellness

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COVID-19: Heavy exercise can lower immunity [faculty quoted]
Gulf News
April 16, 2020
In this United Arab Emirates news story, Dr. David Neiman's research on the drawbacks of overexercising is highlighted. Nieman is director of Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Lab.
Groups bring Easter to community during COVID-19 pandemic [staff quoted]
Mountain Times
April 16, 2020
Appalachian State University Athletics partnered with Ransom and Stick Boy Bread Co. to deliver between 150 and 175 brunch meals to Appalachian Regional Healthcare System staff at the Watauga Medical Center on April 12. The athletics department wanted to bring some joy and a demonstration of support for health care workers while also supporting local businesses, according to Kate Misltead, assistant director of marketing for App State Athletics.
Arduous exercise can lower immunity, so don’t overdo it during the pandemic [faculty quoted]
The Washington Post
April 15, 2020
David Nieman, Dr.P.H., director of Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Lab, discusses his seminal studies that have shown immunity decreases as exercise duration increases — important information to keep in mind as people seek to remain healthy during the pandemic.
What to Drink for Better Health [faculty quoted]
Consumer Reports
April 14, 2020
How do the beverages we consume each day contribute to the nutritional quality of our diet? Among the options, sports drinksmay be refreshing and feel fitness-forward, but they’re really appropriate only for endurance athletes who need a quick hit of carbs and to replenish electrolytes, says David Nieman, Dr.P.H., director of the Appalachian State University Human Performance Lab. For the rest of us, they’re just sugars, salt, and artificial coloring in a bottle.
Are Running or Cycling Actually Risks for Spreading Covid-19? [faculty quoted]
Wired
April 14, 2020
David Nieman, Dr.P.H., director of Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Lab, discusses the health benefits of physical activity during a pandemic and adds that keeping a bigger buffer zone between fellow runners or riders is important for safety during this time.
Suicide Prevention During the Pandemic: Staying Safe While Social Distancing [faculty featured]
UNC Trauma Talk
April 9, 2020
In this 20-min. podcast, Appalachian State University’s Dr. Kurt Michael discusses suicide prevention during social distancing. He outlines the symptoms to watch for and how to reduce access to the lethal means often used in suicide. Michael is Appalachian’s Stanley R. Aeschleman Distinguished Professor of Psychology and also a practicing licensed psychologist.
A brief history of infectious diseases with Dr. Michael Opata [faculty featured]
Avery Journal
April 8, 2020
An infectious disease immunologist, Dr. Michael Opata in Appalachian’s Department of Biology is interviewed about the history of infectious diseases and what past epidemics can inform us about COVID-19 and its prevention and treatment.
‘Zoom’ the doctor: App State employs telemedicine technology
April 6, 2020
As of March 31, Appalachian’s M.S. Shook Student Health Service — a primary care ambulatory campus health clinic — is offering virtual visits for App State students via Zoom video conferencing.
Do I Need To Clean My Watch and Shoes After a Run to Slow the Coronavirus Spread? [faculty quoted]
Men’s Health
April 5, 2020
Washing your clothes and leaving your shoes outside after a run is something Appalachian’s David Nieman, D.PH., health professor and director of the Human Performance Lab at the North Carolina Research Campus, recommends — until more is learned about the virus and especially if you’ve been running in crowded areas.
How to Ride Safely Amid Coronavirus Concerns [faculty featured]
Bicycling
April 4, 2020
David Nieman, Dr.PH., health professor at Appalachian State University and director of the Human Performance Lab, answers questions about how cyclists can train safely during COVID-19.
Coping with COVID-19: Mental health during a pandemic [faculty quoted]
Watauga Democrat
April 1, 2020
Dr. Denise Martz and Dr. Will Canu, both licensed psychologists on the faculty at Appalachian State University, offer tips for how families can handle and communicate about the coronavirus and its impacts, especially with their children.
Health inspections have stopped in Catawba County. What does that mean for you? [faculty featured]
Hickory Daily Record
March 31, 2020
Dr. Adam Hege of Appalachian State University’s public health program in the Beaver College of Health Sciences discusses the nationwide trend of health inspectors no longer having time to inspect restaurants offering take-out/delivery because of the time they’re spending on COVID-19 issues — and, what this means for consumers.
Wellness and Prevention Services is open, offers mindfulness classes and other services online
March 31, 2020
App State’s Wellness and Prevention Services provides its services online instead of in person so that students can access them safely amid COVID-19.
Running in close quarters can increase risk of spreading COVID-19, experts warn [faculty quoted]
CBC
March 31, 2020
Appalachian’s Dr. David Nieman, whose more than 30 years of research show that daily physical activity increases the circulation of immune cells throughout the body which can better detect and destroy invading viruses, recommends physical activity for keeping your immune system in good shape during the pandemic. Just don’t exercise in groups.
Supporting Your Immune System Is Simple [faculty quoted]
Outside
March 27, 2020
Dr. David Nieman is among experts quoted in this article on how to keep the “nuts and bolts of our immune machinery” working normally – including exercise, healthy eating and adequate sleep. Nieman is director of Appalachian’s Human Performance Laboratory.
Which outdoor sports and athletic activities are safe during a pandemic? [faculty quoted]
The Washington Post
March 24, 2020
When it comes to competition or exercise involving fewer than 10 people, Dr. David Nieman, who studies exercise immunology at the Appalachian State University Human Performance Lab, sees a “risk-benefit continuum” that can inform choices about which sports we play.
Fitness in the time of pandemic: Gyms, others go online [faculty quoted]
WFMZ-TV
March 23, 2020
Staying fit and healthy improves the immune system’s capacity to detect and destroy viruses, says David Nieman, director of the Human Performance Laboratory at Appalachian State University.
A Mental Health Crisis Is Looming on the Horizon [faculty quoted]
Medium
March 21, 2020
Appalachian psychology professor Dr. JP Jameson is quoted on the increased risk of suicide due to isolation and layoffs related to COVID-19. “We know social connectedness is a protective factor against suicide risk, so this presents an extra layer of challenges to mental health providers and to the general public,” he said in March.