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Can behavioural interventions improve biological health outcomes?

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Many Latinas live in neighbourhoods with fewer grocery stores and so lack access to healthy food,” says Yamnia. Living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods increases stress, limits physical activity and increases sedentary behaviour, which influence biologic CVD risk factors.” However, some groups in society are at higher risk than others.

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Teaching Online During COVID-19

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The teacher is as critical or more in an online classroom as they are in the physical class. How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging? Access the required site through mobile devices. When you have internet access, download work from Google Classroom to work offline.

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12 Great TED Ed Science Video Lessons for Students

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Watch the video Access full TED Ed lesson 2. Watch the video Access full TED Ed lesson 3. Watch the video Access full TED Ed lesson 4. Watch the video Access full TED Ed lesson 5. Watch the video Access full TED Ed lesson 6. Watch the video Access full TED Ed lesson 7. Take a crack at this curious conundrum."

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The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

ED Surge

Sessions were prone to explanations such as how “physics-based simulations” became the buzzword in Hollywood, leading animation teams to use modeling techniques for hits like “Frozen,” “Brave” and “Toy Story,” which include life-like representations of walking through snow and bouncing curly hair. And I just find that really cool,” he adds.

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Harnessing the power of music to improve mental health

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Interacting with music can have significant benefits for both your physical and mental health, meaning music can play an important role in your well-being. His mission is to make healthcare-related music participation accessible to all who will most benefit from it. Music is complex because it involves multiple senses.

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POTU Evolution Part 1: From California to Rio Americano

The Blog of Phyz

We plan to launch our Physics of the Universe (POTU) course in 2021-22. Physics of the Universe is the physics portion of the three-course model for Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) implementation. California is where I live and work; Rio Americano High School is where I've taught physics since 1986.

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How can first-year STEM university students be better supported?

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At the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in the US, biologists Barbara Barnhart and Dr Olivia Long are using their Science Seminar programme to ease this transition for first year students studying biology, chemistry and biochemistry degrees. This results in students becoming more focused and engaged with their learning.

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