Topic: Health and Wellness

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Out of cold storage — App State vaccine and drug research could speed delivery, cut costs
Nov. 24, 2020
Recently published research co-authored by three members of the App State Community could yield a more cost-effective storage and delivery method for drugs and vaccines — one that eliminates the need for refrigeration. The new approach would allow life-saving medications to reach those in need sooner.
Free meals for App State faculty, students and staff in need over extended winter break
Nov. 20, 2020
A longer-than-usual winter break during the pandemic and an outpouring of support from the university and community have spurred Campus Dining to offer free, chef-inspired meals to the Appalachian Community from Dec. 11–Jan. 14, 2021.
Tips for staying physically active this winter — advice from App State’s Dr. Rebecca Battista
Nov. 20, 2020
App State’s Dr. Becki Battista offers seven tips for how to stay motivated with an exercise routine this winter. “Even 10-minute bouts sprinkled throughout the day can help,” Battista said.
5 tips from App State’s Dr. Alex F. Howard on how to form a pandemic pod
Nov. 13, 2020
App State’s Dr. Alex F. Howard offers tips on how to select a small group of people to allow for social connectedness while reducing risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Many nursing homes still face long turnaround times for COVID-19 tests [faculty quoted]
CBS17
Nov. 12, 2020
Dr. Sandi Lane discusses the various types of COVID tests used in nursing homes and how to limit spread of the coronavirus in these facilities. Lane teaches in the Department of Nutrition and Health Care Management.
Gauging the lead threat in NC waters and aquatic life [faculty quoted]
Carolina Public Press
Nov. 10, 2020
App State’s Dr. Shea Tuberty is quoted about lead found in water supplies and aquatic life, and the lead-testing research he and his students conduct on the French Broad River. Tuberty teaches in the Department of Biology.
Integrating substance dependence and pain management into counseling approaches [faculty op-ed]
Counseling Today
Nov. 5, 2020
In this opinion piece, Dr. Geri Miller offers seven core suggestions that counselors can use as a guide in addressing substance dependence and pain management from a biopsychosocial perspective in their counseling approach. Miller teaches in App State’s Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling.
15 benefits of cycling: why cycling is good for weight loss, fitness, legs and mind [faculty quoted]
Cycling Weekly
Nov. 2, 2020
In the No. 2 reason for cycling, App State’s Dr. David Nieman shares his research on the ability to reduce the number of sick days by exercising regularly. Nieman is director of the university's Human Performance Lab.
Interview with Kinji Ito: Motivating Students During a Pandemic [faculty featured]
The FLTMAG
Oct. 27, 2020
This Q&A features Dr. Kinji Ito, assistant professor of Japanese in App State’s Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, on how he keeps students motivated in online learning.
Colleges & COVID
WSOC-TV
Oct. 27, 2020
Dave Faherty reports on the decreasing numbers of COVID-19 cases at App State.
App State students use peer-to-peer efforts to help slow the spread of COVID-19
Oct. 26, 2020
App State students emphasize healthy behaviors to their peers through a number of student-led initiatives to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
A closer look at why NC’s nursing homes still face staffing shortages [faculty featured]
WNCN-TV
Oct. 7, 2020
App State’s Dr. Sandi Lane, who teaches health care management in the Beaver College of Health Sciences, discusses staffing shortages in nursing homes before and after COVID-19.
App State encourages campus community to use new COVID-19 contact tracing mobile app
Sep. 24, 2020
App State and AppHealthCare are joining the statewide rollout of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ (NCDHHS) COVID-19 contact tracing mobile application.
Maintaining wellness in uncertain times — tips from a public health major and peer educator
Sep. 17, 2020
Appalachian State University student Caroline Pruitt, a public health major and peer educator, works to spread the good news about wellness.
Stroll and learn: Health, Wellness and Safety Walk signs guide students to helpful resources
Sep. 11, 2020
A self-guided Health, Wellness and Safety Walk in early fall helped inform students about resources available to them for their well-being.
#ShowYourLove in the High Country
Sep. 11, 2020
App State partnered with AppHealthCare on the High Country “Show Your Love” public health campaign, which encourages residents and visitors to follow the 3Ws: wear a face covering, wait 6 feet apart and wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer.
Coronavirus cases decrease at Appalachian State University
Spectrum News
Aug. 30, 2020
Appalachian State University has seen a decrease in coronavirus cases despite having in-person classes on campus. Spectrum News interviews first-year students and Student Government Association President Michael Davis.
Former App State Dean of University Libraries Dane Ward leaves legacy of ALS advocacy
Aug. 25, 2020
ALS advocate Dr. Dane M. Ward, former dean of university libraries at Appalachian, served as an ALS Research Ambassador and authored editorials about ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in higher education publications. He passed away from the disease July 5.