Sentences with phrase «developing health and behavior»

Are dogs in shelters developing health and behavior problems because of stress?

Are dogs and cats in shelters developing health and behavior problems because of stress?

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Early business partners with IBM are developing applications that will build on the Watson cognitive software to make digital personal shoppers smarter, to make the medical device purchasing process more streamlined and a health management application that rewards positive behaviors.

Available free of charge on MomsTEAM's new SmartTeams concussion website, the #TeamUp4ConcussionSafetyTM program, developed by MomsTEAM Institute as part of its SmartTeams Play SafeTM initiative with a Mind Matters Educational Challenge Grant from the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Department of Defense, is designed to do just that: to increase reporting by athletes of concussion symptoms by engaging coaches, athletes, parents, and health care providers in a season - long, indeed career - long program which emphasizes that immediate reporting of concussion symptoms - not just by athletes themselves but by their teammate «buddies» - not only reduces the risk the athlete will suffer a more serious brain injury - or, in rare cases, even death - but is actually helps the team's chances of winning, not just in that game, but, by giving athletes the best chance to return as quickly as possible from concussion, the rest of the season, and by teaching that honest reporting is a valued team behavior and a hallmark of a good teammate.

ACEs Connection is a social network that accelerates the global movement toward recognizing the impact of adverse childhood experiences in shaping adult behavior and health, and reforming all communities and institutions — from schools to prisons to hospitals and churches — to help heal and develop resilience rather than to continue to traumatize already traumatized people.

Contemporary research at the interface of developmental psychology, neuroscience and genetics demonstrates that children develop the capacity for emotional regulation, cognitive resourcefulness and overall mental health when caregivers respond to the meaning of behavior rather than the behavior itself.

The result is a detailed profile describing the child's activity level, intensity, persistence and other traits, information that parents and health professionals can use to develop strategies for coping with different types of behavior.

Ensure that students receive comprehensive health education that helps them develop the knowledge and skills to practice lifelong healthy behaviors.

Early experiences shape how a baby's brain develops, laying the foundation for future learning, behavior and health.

Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, National Forum on Early Childhood Program Evaluation, and National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, A Science - Based Framework for Early Childhood Policy: Using Evidence to Improve Outcomes in Learning, Behavior, and Health for Vulnerable Children, Cambridge, Mass.: Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University, 2007.

Children who live in homes with a lot of arguing, hostility, and discontentment may be at a higher risk for developing mental health issues and behavior problems.

WIC «Chat Rooms» Offer Nutrition / Health Education «Statewide Initiative Supports Healthy Behaviors Through Group Experience» The Oneida County Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program has begun offering education sessions designed to provide its clients a group setting in which innovative solutions to family health and nutrition issues can be developed, Dr. Gayle Jones, Director of Health announced Health Education «Statewide Initiative Supports Healthy Behaviors Through Group Experience» The Oneida County Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program has begun offering education sessions designed to provide its clients a group setting in which innovative solutions to family health and nutrition issues can be developed, Dr. Gayle Jones, Director of Health announced health and nutrition issues can be developed, Dr. Gayle Jones, Director of Health announced Health announced today.

«These young women are unlikely to respond to public health messaging and we will need to develop a more intensive resource to motivate behavior change.

Scientists at Duke Health who developed the new model also discovered that targeting a brain receptor in mice with this type of autism could ease repetitive behaviors and improve learning in some animals.

Adds senior author Mark Ilgen, Ph.D., «These results highlight the importance of addressing provider behaviors in our efforts to address the opioid epidemic, and the need for large health systems to develop and implement systematic approaches that are flexible enough to allow clinicians to make individual decisions while still reducing the overall prevalence of potentially risky prescribing.»

In the 1980s Susan Swedo, a pediatrician at the National Institute of Mental Health, came across several cases of children who seemed to have developed tics and behaviors resembling OCD, such as excessive hand washing, overnight.

Vermont Center on Behavior and Health Director Stephen Higgins, Ph.D., and colleagues, have developed an effective behavioral economic approach that offers women financial incentives for quitting.

Dr. Gradinaru's research interests focus on developing tools and methods for neuroscience (optogenetic actuators and sensors; tissue clearing and imaging) as well as on investigating the mechanisms underlying deep brain stimulation (DBS) and on the long - term effects of DBS on neuronal health, function, and ultimately behavior.

«This year's Nobel Laureates have been studying this fundamental problem and solved the mystery of how an inner clock in most of our cells in our bodies can anticipate daily fluctuations between night and day to optimize our behavior and physiology... since the paradigm shifting discoveries by Hall, Rosbash and Young, circadian biology has developed into a highly dynamic research field with vast implications for our health and well - being.»

Kilgus and his colleagues have developed a student version of the Social, Academic and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener (SAEBRS), which students use to provide information about their own mental health.

The researchers aim to develop a real - time intervention that could stop unhealthy behaviors and reduce obesity, which affects more than one - third of adults and 17 percent of all children and teens in the United States, according to federal health statistics.

But instead of reducing their number of sexual partners or changing their sexual behavior as advocated in government and NGO health campaigns, they have developed a tactic, which is embedded in locally meaningful modes of reasoning.

To encourage heart disease prevention for all Americans, the American Heart Association developed metrics for «ideal cardiovascular health,» to guide the public on healthy behaviors to adopt, and health markers to target.

Nevertheless, the opportunity to reach very young adolescents during the very years when sexual and reproductive health behaviors lasting a lifetime are being developed is frequently missed, the Institute for Reproductive Health researchershealth behaviors lasting a lifetime are being developed is frequently missed, the Institute for Reproductive Health researchersHealth researchers note.

And, she added that, «because research indicates that Alzheimer's and other dementias develop over several decades, increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior beginning in early adulthood may have a significant public health impact.&raqAnd, she added that, «because research indicates that Alzheimer's and other dementias develop over several decades, increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior beginning in early adulthood may have a significant public health impact.&raqand other dementias develop over several decades, increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior beginning in early adulthood may have a significant public health impact.&raqand reducing sedentary behavior beginning in early adulthood may have a significant public health impact.»

Adopting healthy behaviors and developing preventative strategies to prevent the onset of these health concerns can reduce your likelihood of struggling with other health problems as you age.

Although genetics plays a part in your risk for developing chronic illness, lifestyle, environment and behavior have a much greater effect on your health.

Carmen, you are at a healthy weight and you could develop health problems if you choose to be under weight, please do not bow down to thigh gap or peer pressure stuff, beauty begins in your character and behaviors... strive to be the best person you want to be... don't ruin your body just to be popular, you are worth so much more than that:)

The National Scientific Council on the Developing Child housed at the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University is a multidisciplinary, multi-university collaboration committed to closing the gap between what we know and what we do to promote successful learning, adaptive behavior, and sound physical and mental health for all young children.

Pediatricians Urge that Kids Be Shielded from Violent Images Stat, 7/18/16 «Toxic stress caused by racism and violence can take a heavy toll on the learning, behavior, and health of children, said Dr. Jack Shonkoff, director of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University.»

That makes a huge difference in how children's brains develop, and scientists are now able to trace a direct route from those early negative experiences to later problems in school, health, and behavior.

The National Scientific Council on the Developing Child is a multidisciplinary, multi-university collaboration committed to closing the gap between what we know and what we do to promote successful learning, adaptive behavior, and sound physical and mental health for all young children.

The science is compelling: «Toxic stress» caused by racism and violence can take a heavy toll on the learning, behavior, and health of children, said Dr. Jack Shonkoff, director of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University.

Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement Demonstrated volunteer or community service At least one (or more) of the following: o National Board Certificationo TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification) o Core Knowledge Experienceo Experience with Blended Learningo At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: An Elementary School teacher is required to perform the following duties: Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Health, and Mathematics based on state standards Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data - driven instruction Create inviting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem solving skills Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments Communicate regularly with parents Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent / teacher conferences Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after - school duties Preforms other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal Dress professionally and uphold all school policies

Social and emotional learning featured prominently in the act, which defined safe and supportive schools as those that ``... foster a safe, positive, healthy and inclusive whole - school learning environment that (i) enable students to develop positive relationships with adults and peers, regulate their emotions and behavior, achieve academic and non-academic success in school and maintain physical and psychological health and well - being and (ii) integrate services and align initiatives that promote students» behavioral health, including social and emotional learning, bullying prevention, trauma sensitivity, dropout prevention, truancy reduction, children's mental health, foster care and homeless youth education, inclusion of students with disabilities, positive behavioral approaches that reduce suspensions and expulsions and other similar initiatives.»

In an attempt to reduce suicidal behavior and its impact on students and families, Partnerships to Uplift Communities Valley psychologist shall develop strategies for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention, and the identification of the mental health challenges frequently associated with suicidal thinking and behavior.

Project Adventure Project Adventure's cutting - edge physical education, health / wellness and behavior management programs seek to develop responsible individuals, productive organizations and sustainable communities.

We are beginning a dialogue with public health researchers, behavior and social science researchers, statisticians, and many other stakeholders to truly understand the challenges and develop new solutions to the problem.

Developed for daily use, Vitality - X ™ promotes cardiovascular function, supports healthy joints, and promotes neurological health and emotional behavior through its interaction with your pet's naturally - occuring endocannabinoid system.

Whether you need our expertise on behavior issues, dental health, nutrition programs, senior needs or just have a few questions about that «funny smell» or strange new habit your pet may have developed, our team of veterinary professionals can get you and your pet on the right track for health.

Dog - to - dog play is a series of active and repetitive behaviors that have different meanings when performed in other contexts, but helps dogs develop important life skills and experiences that promote good physical and mental health.

Participation in this program will allow students to develop transferable, real - world skills in the areas of customer service, animal handling, animal behavior, animal health, behavior modification, and team work.

The best of breeders know that, but they develop a clear vision of the breed based on knowledge of its history and a thorough understanding of the health and behavior of dogs.

If your cat becomes stressed or anxious, and you do nothing about it, your cat can become severely depressed, develop behavior problems and develop health issues due to a compromised immune system.

The best way of avoiding small health problems developing into large ones, are to spend a lot of time with your puppy and get to know its normal behavior, look, feeding and toilet habits, temperature etcetera.

The resulting database of information will be searchable, and dog breeders will develop a track record with respect to the health and behavior of the dogs they have produced.

Both procedures help prevent surprise pregnancies and unwanted sexual behaviors, but also prevent diseases, and other health problems that can develop later in life.

While the veterinary community, health professionals and public officials have acknowledged the need to address animal cruelty and have developed general guidelines for identifying suspicious behavior, clinicians face many difficulties in identifying specific injuries caused by abuse.

If your veterinarian confirms that your dog is in good health, and that there are no medical conditions underlying this behavior, then you should develop a behavior plan to address it.

If your shelter becomes overcrowded, the animals run an increased risk of developing health problems and stress - related behavior problems.