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Topic: Health and Wellness

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  • App State provides meals and masks to community partners amid COVID-19 pandemic
    App State provides meals and masks to community partners amid COVID-19 pandemic
    July 10, 2020

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, App State has provided meals, masks and an inventory of deployable resources to local community partners, including AppHealthCare and Watauga County Emergency Services.

  • What impact does weather have on COVID-19? Local scientists are searching for answers [faculty featured]
    What impact does weather have on COVID-19? Local scientists are searching for answers [faculty featured]
    WLOS
    July 8, 2020

    Appalachian’s Dr. Maggie Sugg and Dr. Jennifer Runkle are interviewed about their collaborative research with the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies that found a significant association between low humidity and transmission of COVID-19 in some U.S. cities.

  • Local researchers explore weather’s role in COVID-19 spread [faculty featured]
    Local researchers explore weather’s role in COVID-19 spread [faculty featured]
    Mountain Xpress
    July 4, 2020

    Department of Geography and Planning's Dr. Maggie Sugg and Dr. Jennifer Runkle discuss their research study on COVID-19 transmission and weather, conducted in partnership with North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies. The study found a significant association between low humidity and transmission of the virus in some U.S. cities.

  • Meteorological factors may influence COVID-19 transmission and spread in the US, according to research by App State and NCICS
    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.

  • For college students economic relief, tests and broadband access weigh on fall semester plans [student featured]
    For college students economic relief, tests and broadband access weigh on fall semester plans [student featured]
    NBC News
    June 25, 2020

    Appalachian State University senior Moss Brennan, who is majoring in communication, journalism, is among three students asking questions of Congress members on a college version of Meet the Press.

  • “Show Your Love” campaign launch
    “Show Your Love” campaign launch
    Mountain Times
    June 25, 2020

    AppHealthCare has partnered with Appalachian State University and other local entities to increase awareness of actions people can take to impact how COVID-19 affects our local community.

  • Physical activity, weight management bolster immune defense against respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, App State professor reports
    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]
    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]
    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]
    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]
    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
    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]
    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]
    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
    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]
    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
    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]
    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.

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