DNM SYLLABUS & PROGRAM OUTLINE (2) - Flipbook - Page 11
Loma Linda (California, USA)
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Seventh-Day Adventist Community
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Weekly Sabbath
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Whole-Food Emphasis
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Spiritual and Social Networks
185
Cultural and Dietary Variations
185
Critical Takes on the Blue Zones
185
Underreported Health Issues
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Genetic Factors
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Western Fast-Food Influence
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Chemical Usage
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Myth vs. Reality
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Predominantly Whole-Food Eating
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Natural Daily Movement
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Strong Social Ties
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Sense of Purpose
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Stress Management
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Cultural Flexibility
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Moderation
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Are There New or Additional Blue Zones?
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Primary Five
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Ongoing Discoveries
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Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)
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Key Functions of BDNF
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Neurogenesis and Neuroplasticity
190
Mood Regulation
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Cognitive Health
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