The college held its first “Ovation” event May 1 to recognize an outstanding alumnus, preceptor and supporter and to show appreciation for the many people who support its students.
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Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America recently recognized adapted physical activity PhD student Jill Pawlowski for her outstanding dedication and research contributions to the field. Jill attended the awards ceremony with CPHHS Professor J.K. Yun on April 7 in Minneapolis to accept her outstanding student recognition award.
Researchers have discovered that a dietary deficiency of vitamin E in laboratory animals can cause significant neurological impairment in developing embryos, as well as physical abnormalities and embryonic death.
The study suggests that one mechanism leading to this damage may be loss of the role vitamin E plays in protecting levels of DHA, one of the most important of the omega-3 fatty acids that plays a crucial role in brain and cellular development.
Physical activity has important physiological benefits for children, but it also is a vehicle through which children can engage with their peers and interact with their surroundings, Logan said. One way researchers are now encouraging children with mobility disabilities to move more is through the use of modified toy ride-on cars.
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Public Health Week wraps up at OSU
Public health week activities were in full swing around campus this week. OSU’s student-led public health club hosted three events on campus to coincide with the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) annual observance of National Public Health Week.
A healthy snack giveaway, “Dropout Nation” viewing and cigarette butt clean-up were held to increase awareness of public health issues on campus. Club president Catherine Huang says choosing the events was difficult because the club felt there are many important public health topics. They went with themes that coincide with APHA’s efforts to create a healthier nation.
Only 2.7 percent of the U.S. adult population achieves all four of some basic behavioral characteristics that researchers say would constitute a “healthy lifestyle” and help protect against cardiovascular disease, a recent study concluded.