Topic: Health and Wellness

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Mindful check-ins can facilitate use of technology, expert says
Oct. 26, 2015
Technology devices can be powerful tools, but they also can distract us and contribute to a machine-like culture that often brings dissatisfaction to our lives, according to Dr. David Levy, who visited Appalachian State University as the 2015 Belk Distinguished Lecturer.
Campus sexual assault prevention programs may be omitting a key strategy, researchers say
Oct. 13, 2015
In 2014, a White House task force issued a number of recommendations to combat sexual assault on college campuses.
Homecoming Blood Drive sets national record
Oct. 8, 2015
Appalachian State University’s 9th Annual Homecoming Blood Drive, held Sept. 24, collected 1,322 pints of blood, setting a new record for Appalachian and a new national record for a single-day, university-based blood drive.
Beaver College of Health Sciences to host employee health fair
Oct. 5, 2015
The Beaver College of Health Sciences will hold the “Harvest Your Health” employee health fair. The fair will provide early detection and prevention health screenings and educational opportunities for faculty, staff and other Appalachian employees.
Registration is open for the annual running of The Knob
Sept. 22, 2015
Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to be part of the 9th annual running of The Knob. As the third and final race of the 2015 High Country Triple Crown series, The Knob is a great way to kick off Appalachian State University’s Homecoming Weekend.
Appalachian holds Safety Week Sept. 1-3
Aug. 25, 2015
Programs focusing on suicide, interpersonal violence and high-risk drinking prevention will be offered during Safety Week at Appalachian State University.
Rhodiola rosea protects marathoners against viral infection
Aug. 24, 2015
Human trials with marathon runners found that the herb Rhodiola rosea protects against viral infection. These findings build on previous human trials that demonstrate the anti-viral activity of blueberry and green tea polyphenols.
Early registration draws near for the High Country Half Marathon
July 29, 2015
This is the second race in the High Country Triple Crown series and all proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of the High Country, a self-confidence building program for girls in the 3rd-8th grade. The presenting sponsor for The High Country Half Marathon is Mast General Store.
Beaver College of Health Sciences receives grant to expand rural healthcare
July 13, 2015
The Beaver College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University has received a $175,000 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation to support development of telehealth technology and programming to increase rural health training opportunities for future healthcare providers and improve the health and well-being of medically underserved rural communities.
Researchers from Appalachian find chia seeds do not enhance athletic performance
June 3, 2015
A study published in the May edition of the journal Nutrients debunks the widely reported and accepted belief that chia seeds are a natural performance booster for athletes.
Registration opens for the High Country Triple Crown running series
May 22, 2015
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Institute for Health and Human Services (IHHS) at Appalachian State University announces the High Country Triple Crown, a series of three challenging and fun races covering beautiful mountain terrain.
Delta Zeta chapter raises more than $4,700 for Communication Disorders Clinic at Appalachian
May 13, 2015
Delta Zeta Sorority’s Lambda Phi chapter recently sponsored its 9th annual Turtle Trot 5K, The event drew more than 300 runners and raised $4,738.40 to support the Charles E. and Geneva S. Scott Scottish Rite Communication Disorders Clinic at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian State validates non-invasive method to measure muscle glycogen
May 12, 2015
Researchers in exercise and sports science can put away their biopsy needles. The Appalachian State University Human Performance Laboratory at the NC Research Campus (NCRC) in Kannapolis has validated the use of ultrasound technology to measure muscle glycogen.
Girls on the Run takes registration for May 3 event; international organization reaches 1 million girls served
April 27, 2015
The nonprofit organization Girls on the Run International – a physical-activity based, positive youth development (PA-PYD) program that empowers girls in the 3rd – 8th grade – has announced it will serve its one-millionth girl in 2015. Girls on the Run of the High Country is part of that milestone, having served more than 800 girls since its launch in 2009.
Still Point receives official recognition as new faculty/staff organization
April 20, 2015
The purpose of Still Point is to create opportunities for contemplative inquiry and the exploration of contemplative practice, pedagogy and research in diverse forms.
Suicide Awareness Week observed April 21-25 at Appalachian
April 10, 2015
Students, faculty and staff at Appalachian State University and community members will join together in a week dedicated to remember those lost to suicide and prevent further losses.
Community Care of North Carolina CEO to speak April 24 at Appalachian
April 9, 2015
L. Allen Dobson Jr., M.D., president and chief executive officer of Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC), will be the speaker for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Distinguished Lecture Series at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian joins N.C. Alliance for Health Professions Diversity
April 3, 2015
Officials from 20 North Carolina colleges, universities, statewide organizations, as well as state and local health agencies met recently to formally create a state-wide alliance to increase minority representation in the health professions.