Clinicians need to evaluate new or worsening neurologic symptoms of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) and treat or refer them to specialists when appropriate, according to new guidance from the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R). Neurologic symptoms related to PASC — commonly known as long COVID […]
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Community mental health youth program promotes physical fitness and healthy eating
A Michigan community mental health provider is working to tackle premature deaths among youth with mental illness through a program promoting physical fitness and healthy eating. St. Clair County Community Mental Health (CMH) Bfit program is geared towards helping children and teens build skills related to physical fitness and good […]
Physical exercise provides positive health benefits on COVID-19 outcomes
A new study published in Plos One found that physical exercise positively affects coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prognosis. Study: The health benefit of physical exercise on COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from mainland China. Image Credit: GP PIXSTOCK/Shutterstock The results depicted comparatively higher cure rates and lower morbidity and mortality associated with severe acute […]
Navy physical fitness assessments to resume in March, CNP says
Sailors can expect physical fitness assessments to pick up again in March 2021, according to Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. John Nowell Jr. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Navy initially announced in March 2020 that it was postponing its spring cycle of the Navy’s PFA. Ultimately, the […]