Topic: Health and Wellness

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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]
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]
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
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]
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
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
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.

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