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The Cooper Institute @CooperInstitute

Founded in 1970 by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, our mission is to promote fitness & improve public health through research, education & advocacy.

Joined May 2009
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Looking to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke? Find out if following the Mediterranean Eating Plan is the answer..: bit.ly/3oS96V7 #healthyaging #nutrition
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Be sure to read the latest news from The Cooper Institute's Youth Team June Newsletter: conta.cc/43PptRd #Activesummer #Summer2023 #HealthyYouth
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Tomorrow is #FamilyHealthandFitnessDay! Will you commit to doing a fun, active outing with your family? #HealthyFamily #ActiveFamily
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Many diets place major emphasis on avoiding grains, including whole grains. But what does research say about the relationship between whole grain intake and morbidity and mortality? Read our latest blog to learn more: bit.ly/3MMiPUT
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Do fitness and body weight status during the teenage years have any association with the risk of disability later in life? Read our latest blog for the answer: bit.ly/3IKRvVP #fitness #healthyaging
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Let's keep our youth moving this summer! Check out our May Youth Newsletter to learn how we improve youth fitness through assessment, science and research: conta.cc/3McGhLZ #healthy #fitness #WELLIntoTheFuture
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We're hiring! We are looking for an organized, energetic, go-getter to join our youth team. If you are a goal-oriented project manager with a passion for helping youth, we'd love for you to apply. Check out the opening here: bit.ly/3q4OaKB
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Starting the day off right ☀️ Our team spent the morning sprucing up a well-known gem in our community—White Rock Lake! #volunteering #community #WELLIntoTheFuture
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Exercising and moving together as a family is a fun way to make memories and stay healthy! Check out these tips for adding movement to daily family time: bit.ly/3LYswiz #PhysicalFitness #FitnessandSportsMonth #Movedaily

Move Your Way: Tips for Getting Active as a Family

Parents: When you get active as a family, you all get the health be...

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Read our latest blog to see what our Cooper Institute researchers learned about the relationship between mid-life cardiorespiratory fitness and the risk of developing chronic kidney disease later in life: bit.ly/437o7R9 #fitness #health #WELLIntoTheFuture
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At The Cooper Institute, every day is #employeehealthandfitnessday! We enjoy a variety of physical activities during the work day, including running, tennis, yoga, and, at a recent employee event, pickleball! What’s your favorite way to stay active at work? #movedaily
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A 2017 study found that schools participating in the NFL PLAY 60 programs had better cardiorespiratory fitness & body mass index compared to schools that did not use those programs. bit.ly/3WoM3O9 #NFLPLAY60FitnessGramProject #NationalPhysicalFitnessandSportsMonth
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Did you know that vision and learning are linked? Check out our blog to learn more: bit.ly/3BFgkQb #HealthyVisionMonth #eyehealth #WELLIntoTheFuture

Vision and Learning are Linked: What You Need to Know | The Cooper Institute

Good vision can set a child up for success from the start. Being able to see well is key to physical and social development and to learning. Not all children can see well, and many of them are...

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Are you a first-year teacher? Check out these 20 peer-recommended resources for health and PE teachers from Rutgers Graduate School of Education: bit.ly/42nk0AF #teacherappreciationweek #teachertoolkit #education #physed #TAW23
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Sports can help youth improve fitness and develop social skills. Celebrate National Physical Fitness & Sports Month by encouraging your kids to find their own way to #MoveInMay 🏀 🏌️‍♂️. Learn more about the benefits of #YouthSports: go.usa.gov/xu8BF
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It's #teacherappreciationweek and we want to hear about your favorite teacher! Share your stories about teachers who have made an impact on your life #TAW2023
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Is balance ability related to risk of death in older adults? Read our latest blog to learn what a team of international researchers found: bit.ly/3VL7Vmp #HealthyAging #research #balance

Is Balance Ability Related to Risk of Death in Older Adults? | The Cooper Institute

Among the more well known components of physical fitness are cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition. A lesser-known and somewhat underappreciated fitness...

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Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! We would like to show special appreciation to our NFL PLAY 60 FitnessGram Project teachers. We acknowledge your resilience and appreciate your commitment to encouraging students to get active for 60 minutes a day! #TAW23 #nflplay60
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In honor of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, we look back at the importance of bone health in girls through our previously published blog. Check it out here: bit.ly/3Vq2clB
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Did you miss the live broadcast of the NFL PLAY 60 Draft Fitness Break last week? No worries! Thanks to @American_Heart and @nflplay60, you can watch it on demand. Enjoy the interactive experience here: bit.ly/429ITQ6 #nflplay60 #movedaily #hearthealthy
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