Movement Is Key to Supporting Adults with Down Syndrome
Over the past few decades, research and greater awareness has helped adults with Down syndrome…
Kim WarrenApril 8, 2024
Exercise for a Healthier Life: Encouraging Physical Activity in Children with Down Syndrome
Children with Down syndrome have been reported to participate in less physical activity than other…
Weight Management Recommendations for Youth with Down Syndrome: Expert Recommendations
A workgroup of clinicians and researchers with extensive experience working with youth with DS came…
Kim WarrenJune 15, 2023
Health Benefits of Music for Adults with Down Syndrome
We hear regularly about the importance of music in the lives of individuals with Down…
Kim WarrenJune 14, 2023
Special Olympics MyHealth
According to the Special Olympics website, "MyHealth is an online hub for health education resources…
Kim WarrenJune 6, 2023
School of Strength Exercise Videos
School of Strength is a Special Olympics program that provides videos with endurance, strength, and…
Kim WarrenJune 6, 2023
Building Habits for Health: Making Nutrition Work for You!
Dominica Nichols, PhD, RD, LDN talks about metabolism, healthy eating and physical activity and how…
Capetivate capetivateOctober 10, 2022
Sport Preparticipation Screening for Asymptomatic Atlantoaxial Instability
Patients with Down syndrome are at risk of atlantoaxial instability (AAI). Although AAI can occur…
Rigsby RigsbyApril 27, 2022
Weight Management in Adults with Down Syndrome
Weight management can be challenging. It is likely that part of the reason is that…
Rigsby RigsbyMarch 3, 2022
Be Active Throughout the Day
Moving our bodies throughout the day can help us be healthy.</iframeSource: Advocate Medical Group Adult…
Rigsby RigsbyOctober 5, 2021