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2.1.5. The Respiratory System – Fundamentals of Health

In contrast to the conducting zone, the respiratory zone includes structures that are directly involved in gas exchange. The respiratory zone begins where the terminal bronchioles join a respiratory bronchiole, the smallest type of bronchiole (Figure 2.1.5.2 “Respiratory … See more

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3.1.2. Creating a Fitness Plan – Fundamentals of Health

WEBVary your activities from time to time: Your overall goals are to be consistent, build your fitness, and reap the health benefits associated with your fitness program. Varying your …

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Fundamentals of Health and Physical Activity

WEBThese basic functions allow us to detect and respond to environmental surroundings, move, excrete wastes, respire (breathe), grow, and reproduce. There are six classes of …

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Health & Wellness

WEBA holistic approach to health & wellness. Well-being depends on the health of our bodies and minds, and the communities we live, work and study in. Concordia is committed to …

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Concordia’s Inaugural School of Health Conference aims …

WEBThe Inaugural School of Health Conference will take place at Concordia’s Loyola Campus on May 30. The event will bring together health professionals, …

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Concordia grows its summer camps partnership with the …

WEBSTEAMpunks and GirlSET. This year, the collaboration has led to the offering of YMCA Concordia Science and Engineering Camp, as well as the 2024 edition …

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3.3.1. The Cardiovascular and Respiratory System

WEBThe cardiorespiratory system operates to obtain and circulate vital compounds throughout the body—specifically, oxygen and nutrients, such as food energy, vitamins, and …

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Physical activity and the social determinants of health

WEBThe economic and social conditions that influence the health of people and communities are called the social determinants of health. In our society, physical activity is treated as …

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3.3.2. Assessing and Developing Cardiorespiratory Fitness

WEBTerminology Checklist. Cardiorespiratory system: the term used to describe the relationship between the cardiovascular system (heart and blood vessels) and respiratory system …

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Using management skills to make the world a better place

WEBScheduled to open in September 2024 in Montreal’s St. Henri neighbourhood, it will have 35 apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms. Women …

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2.2.3. Body Composition and Health

WEBSome measurements of weight and body fat that do not require using technical equipment can easily be calculated and help provide an individual with information on weight, fat …

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2 Concordia Library veterans are shifting into new roles at other

WEBLongstanding Concordia librarians Danielle Dennie and Geoffrey Little will be leaving the university in early summer to take up new roles. Dennie is head of Georges …

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2.3.2. Managing Energy Balance – Fundamentals of Health

WEBAs BMIs increase over 25, health risk increases for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, endometrial cancer, postmenopausal breast cancer, colon cancer, stroke, …

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3 Concordia professors elected as fellows of the Canadian …

WEBThree professors from Concordia’s Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science have recently been elected as fellows into the Canadian Academy of …

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Martin Lalonde to launch interdisciplinary lab on extended realities

WEBLaboratoire 1P1's inaugural speed colloquium will take place on Monday, June 10 at 1 p.m. in a bimodal format at UQAM. Join Martin Lalonde, his team, and the …

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The emergency room: When to go, and when not to

WEBThe following are health problems in which it is recommended to go to the emergency room: Severe physical trauma, such as that caused by a car accident. Suicidal or …

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Health insurance plans

WEBThis means having valid and up-to-date insurance through the government (RAMQ or OHIP insurance, for example) or private providers like Blue Cross for international students. …

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Spring 2024 graduate Linh Nguyen stands out for her …

WEBUndergraduate engineering student Linh Nguyen has received an honourable mention from the Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL) …

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Medical support services

WEBThe service is free and available to anyone in Quebec, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If 811 does not work on your phone, dial 1-866-567-4036. Your pharmacist can also help …

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Counterfeit coins can be detected more easily thanks to a novel

WEBMetal coins may be just about the oldest medium of exchange still in use today, but ensuring their worth requires some of the most state-of-the-art technology …

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Why people have sex

WEBHaving sex can be a pleasurable and satisfying part of one’s life. However, having sex can also have a negative impact on physical health (e.g. getting a sexually transmitted …

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June final examination schedule now available

WEBYour June final exam schedule is now available. Check your personalized schedule by logging in to the Student Hub with your netname and going to My CU …

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Kiana Isabel Miralles, recipient of the Bobby Piazza Award

WEBThe Department of Economics congratulates Kiana Isabella Miralles for being selected as the 2023-2024 Bobby Piazza award recipient. Ms. Miralles, a student in the …

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