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COPD is Always Best with Crafts
When I was young, my mom would make crafts for decorations and gifts. She was known for her jewelry trees. With rhinestones, artificial pearls necklaces, and more, she would glue the jewelry pieces to a velveteen background, usually black. I could not wait to create my own. These sparkling pieces drew me in. On my good days, I enjoy going to garage sales. It is so exciting to personally collect the gems to make my own trees and other items. A person doesn’t need to spend a lot of time or money.
Prosthetics Club: bridging engineering with the practical
In an inspiring blend of theory and application, Brandeis University students are coming together to re-establish the prosthetics club that had diminished during the COVID-19 period. Unified and restarted by students in engineering, they come together to establish a noble long-term goal: creating prosthetic limbs for those in need. The Brandeis Hoot spoke with the Prosthetics Club, led by Robert Cooper ’26, the president and re-founder, and Avery Bishop ’27, the vice president.
Art behind the grappling phenomenon: an interview with the Brandeis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club
Born on the streets of Brazil, this martial art transcends mere self-defense, teaching its practitioners the art of resilience, strategy and inner strength. The Hoot sat down with the Brandeis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club, otherwise known as Brandeis BJJ, and spoke with its president, Max Greisberg ’25, and manager LJ Liao ’26. “Being different from traditional martial arts that rely heavily on kicking and striking, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu relies heavily on techniques like joint locks and chokes.
Understanding Your COPD Diagnosis: Stages, Tests, and Next Steps
Stage 4 is the final stage of COPD. This is called the end stage. Many don’t like the term end stage, because it sounds like life is over. It isn’t, though. As my dad’s Gastro doctor once told me, “there is no crystal ball”. I know people who have been in Stage 4 for a few years to 20 years. Here is more of what to expect and consider at this stage: Decreased oxygen levels More shortness of breath Increased mucus production More coughing More fatigue Increased exacerbations.
Warning Signs of COPD
COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which is a progressive disease. Progressive means that it can’t be reversed. The hope is that, with early diagnosis, the person with COPD can slow the progression of their disease. What are the types and warning signs of COPD There are multiple conditions that fall under the umbrella of COPD: Emphysema Bronchitis Genetic COPD which is called Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency There are also many warning signs associated with COPD.
Stanford's Streak Threatened in 400 MR
by Robert Gibbs 0 March 19th, 2019 News 2019 Women’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships Wednesday, March 30- Saturday, March 23 Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center, Austin, Texas Defending champion: Stanford (2x) (2018 results) Psych Sheet Championship Central 400 Medley Relay NCAA Record: Stanford, 2018 – 3:25.09 American Record: Stanford, 2018 – 3:25.09 U.S. Open Record:Stanford, 2018 – 3:25.09 Meet Record: Stanford, 2018 – 3:25.09 2018 Champion: Stanford – 3:25.09 Last year, the...
Regan Smith, 17, Sets 200 Back American Record at Cary Sectionals
After scaring the 100 back American record Saturday, Smith had even more in store for the 200 Sunday.
Regan Smith Drops 49.74 100 Back in Prelims to Crush 17-18 NAG Record
Torrey Hart by Torrey Hart 0 March 09th, 2019 National, News 2019 SPEEDO SECTIONALS – CARY, NC March 7-10, 2019 Triangle Aquatic Center, Raleigh, NC SCY Format Live Results Coming off the No. 2 17-18 100 fly performance of all-time Friday at Cary Sectionals, 17-year-old Regan Smith obliterated the 100 back 17-18 national group record in prelims Saturday. Smith, who turned 17 in February, split 24.27/25.47 for a final time of 49.74.
Cal Breaks NCAA Record with 3:07.41 400 Free Relay
by Spencer Penland 0 March 02nd, 2019 College, News, Pac-12, Previews & Recaps 2019 PAC-12 WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, February 27 – Saturday, March 2 Federal Way, WA (Pacific Time Zone) Defending Champion: Stanford (2x) (results) Live results Live video on Pac-12 Network for finals Championship Central Psych Sheets Day 4 Prelims Recap Saturday Finals Heat Sheet Cal finished out the last major D1 women’s conference meet this year with a bang, clocking a new NCAA record...
Comorbidities that are often common with COPD | COPD.net
You have likely heard me say before that we are unique in our own diseases because we have other health conditions, medications, etc. These other health issues are called comorbidities. This is having two or more chronic diseases in a patient. Common COPD comorbidities This is a deficiency in the number of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. It also makes it more difficult to expel carbon dioxide. A person might feel dizzy, weak, and/or tired.
COPD Triggers and How to Manage Them | COPD.net
COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Falling under the umbrella term of COPD are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, which is the genetic form of COPD. A sudden worsening of symptoms is referred to as an exacerbation, “flare-up”. You may experience more difficulty breathing, wheezing, a fever, or feel more fatigued (tired). What triggers an exacerbation? Often, something triggers an exacerbation. And that’s what we are going to talk about here.
Nation's Capital Breaks Five Mixed Relay NAGs At NCAP Invitational
2018 PV NCAP Invitational Five National Age Group Records fell at the 2018 NCAP Invitational, all set by Nation’s Capital, and all done in mixed relays. USA Swimming only started recognizing mixed relays as NAGs this past June, and they have a record of all of the ‘best times’ set in each relay that are essentially the benchmark standards for each event. Three of the five records were set in the 13-14 age group.
Stanford Opens C/O 2019 Recruiting with Verbal from #7 Alexandra Crise
Manhattan Beach, California-native Alexandra Crisera has made a verbal commitment to Stanford University, becoming the Cardinal’s first prospective member of the class of 2023. Crisera ranks #7 on our list of top-20 recruits from the high school class of 2019. “I am beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to Stanford University! Huge thank you to my family, friends, and coaches who have supported me throughout my swimming career â?¤ï¸?ðŒ² #fearthetreeâ€?
2x Defending NCAA Champs Stanford To Face Texas At Home In 2018
Outside of Greg Meehan‘s Stanford squad opting for the Ohio State Invite over the Art Adamson Invite in November, one notable meet on the Cardinal schedule for 2018-2019 is a home dual meet with Texas on Friday, November 9th (the Longhorns will stay in California to race the Golden Bears in Berkeley on Saturday, November 10th). Stanford has swum Texas in Austin every other year since 2012. The last time the Longhorns made their way to Palo Alto in 2016, which the Cardinal won 161-137.
2019 W/M Pac-12 Championships Again Set For Federal Way
The dates and venue have been set for the 2019 Pac-12 Swimming & Diving Championships. Ever since the historic Belmont Plaza Pool in Long Beach, CA closed down for repair in 2011, Pac-12’s has largely been competed in the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, WA. As expected, both of the 2019 meets will be no different. As is usual, the women’s meet will precede the men’s meet, beginning on Wednesday, February 27 and running through Saturday, March 2nd.
Ready, Set, Go
Every day has been a race to get functional again. My mom passed away January 16, 2018 from cancer, another close relative was diagnosed with breast cancer just a few weeks ago. My husband has health issues as well. My daughter has been facing new health issues and we have a new grandson as well. On February 25, 2016 my granddaughter went missing and hasn’t been heard of since. Oh, and I have COPD, asthma, arthritis, fibro and a host of other health issues.
Women's High School Class of 2014
Each summer, college swimming fans look forward to recruiting – the lifeblood of any NCAA swim program. Since 2012, we’ve been ranking down the top NCAA prospects in the nation from each recruiting class. But sports are inherently unpredictable, and even the most sure-fire prospect can go awry or completely change their role over four years.
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2018 W. NCAA Finals Preview: Can Comerford Challenge Manuel in 100 FR?
The 2018 Women’s NCAA Championships will come to a close tonight with day 4 finals. Swimmers will compete individually in the 1650 free, 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, and 200 fly, with the 400 free relay coming at the end of the session. Read on for a few things to look out for in tonight’s finals races. Cal’s Kathleen Baker is the defending NCAA champion in this event, but Wisconsin’s Beata Nelson is a major threat.
Stanford Becomes 3rd-Ever Team to Sweep Women's NCAA Relays
2018 WOMEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS The University of Stanford swept the relays this week at the 2018 Women’s NCAA Division I Championships, taking gold medals in the 200, 400, and 800 free relays and the 200 and 400 medley relays, with American records in the 200 free relay, the 400 free relay, the 200 medley relay, and the 400 medley relay. This was the first time since 2008 that a women’s team has won all five relay events at an NCAA DI Championship, and only the third time in history.
Katie McLaughlin Discusses 100 Fly/200 Free Double (Video)
USC’s Louise Hansson was out quick in 23.36, just a hundredth ahead of Stanford’s Janet Hu. On the back-half, Hansson continued to pull ahead of the field, winning by half a second in 49.80. Behind her, Tennessee’s Erika Brown reached in to touch ahead of Hu. The only other swimmer to break 51 tonight were Cal’s Noemie Thomas and Ohio State’s Liz Li, who rounded out the top 5 in 50.92 and 50.94 respectively. Hansson was the first non-Stanford swimmer to win a swimming event at this meet.
2018 W. NCAA Picks: Stanford Battles To Repeat In 400 Free Relay
Stanford set American and NCAA records in the 400 free relay, capping off their national title run with a dominant win. That Stanford relay was all-but-unbeatable, featuring three of the best freestylers in the nation: Simone Manuel, Katie Ledecky and Lia Neal.
Stanford Takes American, NCAA Records in 200 Medley Relay with 1:33.11
2018 WOMEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS The Stanford Cardinal took the American and NCAA records tonight in the 200 medley relay, outswimming Cal and Indiana who both were also under the old marks. Ally Howe, Kim Williams, Janet Hu, and Simone Manuel combined for 1:33.11 to win the national title. Howe split 23.54 to start the relay off and tie Ali Rockett for the fastest lead-off backstroke leg of the field. Then Kim Williams was 26.50 on the breast and Janet Hu went 22.62 on fly.
2018 W. NCAAs: Hansson Swims to #2 All-Time with 49.8 100 Fly
On night 3 of the 2018 Women’s NCAA Championships in Columbus, Ohio, we got to see 2 sub-50 100 butterfliers go head-to-head for the first time as USC’s Louise Hansson and Tennessee’s Erika Brown stepped up for the 100 fly final. Hansson was the only swimmer in the final to crack 50 seconds, turning in 23.36 en route to a 49.80 victory. Tennessee’s Brown finished 2nd in 50.33.
Ally Howe: I wanted to emphasize really being tough (Video)
It was a close battle between Cal and Stanford that came down to the last stroke, but the Stanford squad of Janet Hu (leadoff- 21.65), Simone Manuel (20.89), Lauren Pitzer (21.62), and Ally Howe(21.27) combined to take down the NCAA and American Records. That split by Manuel was the 6th fastest in history. She currently holds the fastest ever with a 20.78 from 2017 Pac-12s.
Day 3 Live Recap
Swimmers are gearing up for the second prelims session of the 2018 Women’s NCAA Championships in Columbus, Ohio. Today’s individual races include the 400 IM, 100 fly, 200 free, 100 breast, 100 back, and 200 medley relay. Stanford’s Katie Ledecky and Ella Eastin will aim to set up a showdown in the 400 IM tonight, while Ally Howe, Beata Nelson, and Janet Hu will challenge the :50 barrier in the 100 back.
2018 W. NCAAs: Lilly King Drops Fastest-Ever 50 Breast Relay Split
After unleashing the fastest 100 breast relay split in history during Thursday’s 400 medley relay (56.02), and putting up the fastest individual 100 breast in tonight’s finals, Indiana’s Lilly King threw down a 25.38 50 breast split in the 200 medley relay. She bested her previous record of 25.55 from the 2017 Big Ten Championships by .17, and was the fastest breaststroker in the field by 1.12 seconds.
Janet Hu and Ally Howe Share Origin Story (Video)
Stanford is still perfect at this meet, picking up their 5th title here. Ally Howe took the early lead in 50.34 ahead of Cal’s Kathleen Baker (50.66). They trailed Indiana after Lilly King‘s 56.02 breast split, but Kim Williams kept the Cardinal in the hunt with a 58.59 split. Janet Hu came through with a 50.36 fly split, but the Cardinal still trailed. Simone Manuel made up the gap, closing in 45.80 to lead them to a convincing victory and a new American and NCAA Record.
"It's My Last Event, Last Day of Swimming"
After winning the 100 back Friday night at the 2018 NCAA D1 Women’s Championships, American record holder Ally Howe said that the 200 back on Saturday will be her “last event, last day of swimming.” Pending the results of Saturday’s 200 back, in her time at Stanford, Howe became the second woman ever to break 50 seconds in the 100 back, was a 7-time national champion, a 16-time All-American, 11-time Pac-12 champion, and held an additional 2 American records on the 200 and 400 medley relays.
2018 W. NCAAs: Ally Howe Pops 2nd Fastest 100 Back Ever with 49.7 for NCAA Title
The 4 fastest 100 yard backstrokers in history stepped up to compete in the women’s 100 back final on night 3 of the 2018 Women’s NCAA Championships in Columbus, Ohio. Stanford’s Ally Howe and Janet Hu, Cal’s Kathleen Baker, and Wisconsin’s Beata Nelson were all in the hunt for the NCAA title.
"It's exciting to get to this point" (Video)
Stanford is still perfect at this meet, picking up their 5th title here. Ally Howe took the early lead in 50.34 ahead of Cal’s Kathleen Baker (50.66). They trailed Indiana after Lilly King‘s 56.02 breast split, but Kim Williams kept the Cardinal in the hunt with a 58.59 split. Janet Hu came through with a 50.36 fly split, but the Cardinal still trailed. Simone Manuel made up the gap, closing in 45.80 to lead them to a convincing victory and a new American and NCAA Record.
2018 W. NCAAs: Stanford Sets American, NCAA Records in 200 Free Relay
The Stanford team of Janet Hu, Simone Manuel, Lauren Pitzer, and Ally Howe set an American record in prelims of the women’s 200 free relay this morning, and rebroke it, along with the NCAA record, in finals Thursday night. Cal’s NCAA record from 2017 stood at 1:25.59 — the 2018 Stanford team split 21.65/20.89/21.62/21.27 to en route to their new record of 1:25.43.
2018 W. NCAAs: Stanford Sets American Record in 200 Free Relay Prelims
2018 WOMEN’S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS The Stanford team of Janet Hu, Simone Manuel, Lauren Pitzer, and Ally Howe has set a new American and NCAA record in prelims of the women’s 200 free relay. Though they were just off Cal’s NCAA record time from 2017, they bested Cal’s American record from last month, going 1:25.68. Hu led off in 21.74, followed by Manuel in 21.42, Pitzer in 21.45, and Howe in 21.07. The team will have a chance to break the NCAA record in finals tonight.
2018 W. NCAAs: Stanford Blasts 400 Medley Relay American Record
With their win in the 400 medley relay, Stanford completed its sweep of day 2 of the 2018 NCAA Championships. The team of Ally Howe, Kim Williams, Janet Hu, and Simone Manuel split 50.34/58.59/50.36/45.80 for a new American, NCAA, and U.S. Open record of 3:25.09 (they set the previous record, 3:25.15, last month) Williams and Manuel were the only members of the team to improve on their 2018 Pac-12 Championships swims. Manuel dropped from 45.95 to 45.80, while William dropped from 58.61 to 58.59.
2018 W. NCAA Previews: After Fast Rise, Erika Brown Eyeing 100 Fly Gold
Tennessee’s Erika Brown wasn’t even an individual qualifier for NCAAs last season, but now she’s got her eyes on the 100 fly title. Coming into this season, Brown had a best in the 100 fly of 55.12 in the 100 fly. She only swam the event twice in the 2016-17 NCAA season. Now she’s the favorite to win the title after becoming the 2nd woman ever to break 50 seconds in the event. Brown’s 49.85 at the SEC Championships is the 3rd fastest performance in history.
Baker to Challenge Pelton's 200 Back Records
Liz Pelton’s 1:47.84 is the oldest D1 swimming record in the books now that Ella Eastin has scrubbed off Elaine Breeden’s 200 fly mark from 2009. Right now, there’s only one woman who has been very close to that record, and that’s defending champion Kathleen Baker. Baker, a junior at Cal, swam a 1:48.44 to win the title last year. This year, heading into the meet with the top seed, she’s already been faster– 1:48.27.
Patrick Henry Girls 200 Free Relay Breaks VHSL Record at Class 5 Meet
At the 2018 VHSL (Virginia High School League) Class 5 State Meet, the Patrick Henry girls and Thomas Jefferson boys came away with team titles. There were 6 class 5 state records broken at the meet, one of which was an overall VHSL record. The Patrick Henry girls 200 free relay team of Caroline Kulp, Kemper John, Cabell Whitlow, and Brooke Knisely sped to a new overall VHSL state record, finishing in 1:35.45. Kulp led off with a 23.32, followed by splits of 24.28, 24.02, and 23.83 respectively.
Torri Huske Threatens Janet Hu's VHSL records at Class 6 State Meet
At the 2018 VHSL (Virginia Hish School League) Class 6 State Meet, the James Madison girls won the team title in a tight battle with Yorktown, while the Langley boys won the team title comfortably. While there were 38 state records broken between the other 4 classes of VHSL state meets, there weren’t any broken at the class 6 meet, but there were several swimmers that narrowly missed records.
Stanford's Ally Howe to Swim Backstroke and 200 IM at NCAAs
The 2018 NCAA Women’s Swimming & Diving Championship pre-selection psych sheets are out, with Stanford’s Ally Howe choosing both backstrokes and the 200 IM, her same lineup as last year’s NCAAs. Last year, after breaking the American, NCAA, and U.S. Open records in the 100 back at Pac-12s and becoming the second woman under 50 seconds in that event, Howe finished fourth in the 100 back at NCAAs, scored in the B final of the 200 IM, and missed scoring in the 200 back.
Kathleen Baker Posts 3rd Fastest 200 Back Ever with 1:48.2
Day 4 of the 2018 Women’s Pac-12 Championships in Federal Way, Washington saw reigning NCAA champion Kathleen Baker of Cal step up for one of her signature events: the 200 back. Baker turned in a new best time, taking down her own Pac-12 Meet Record by 6 hundredths as she hit the wall in 1:48.27. She finished over a second ahead of the field, as Stanford’s Janet Hu, who narrowly topped Baker in the 100 back, took 2nd tonight in 1:49.49.
Janet Hu Swims to #4 All-Time with 49.9 100 Back
On Friday night at the 2018 Pac-12 Championships in Federal Way, Washington, Stanford’s Janet Hu became the 5th woman ever to break 50 seconds in the 100 yard backstroke. Hu flipped in 24.42, trailing Cal’s reigning NCAA champ Kathleen Baker, who led in 24.12. Hu had the back-half speed, however, coming from behind to take the win in 49.93. Throughout the day, Hu dropped 3 tenths from her best time.
Day 3 Up/Mid/Downs
For those unfamiliar with swimming terminology, the concept of “Ups” and “Downs” is a good way to track which teams performed best at prelims. In prelims, swimmers qualify for one of three finals heats: the top 8 finishers make the A final, places 9 through 16 the B final and places 17 through 24 the C final.
Stanford's Janet Hu Named Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete Of The Year
Stanford’s Janet Hu has been named the Women’s Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the Conference office announced today. The award, which is presented in each of the 24 sports the Pac-12 sponsors, was established to honor collegiate student-athletes that are standouts both academically and in their sports discipline. Hu, a Vienna, Va. native, is a computer science major with a focus on Biocomputation with a 3.37 grade point average (GPA).
Madison Boys/Girls Prevail In Virginia Northern 6A Region Championship
For years, Northern Virginia has been a hotbed of elite high school swimming, and the atmospherics at the 6A Northern Region championship meet – typically held before a capacity crowd at the Oak Marr Rec Center – often lead to some of the fastest prep times in the country.
Stanford Freshman Brooke Forde Wins Triple Against UCLA
Freshman Brooke Forde was a major player in Stanford’s victory over UCLA last weekend, winning 3 individual events. Forde got the ball rolling in the 200 free, battling closely with UCLA’s Kenisha Liu (1:46.99) as she hit the wall in 1:46.78 to win it. She came back shortly after with just the 100 back between her swims in the 200 free and 100 breast. Forde topped the 100 breast field by a second in 1:02.36.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Janet Hu, Stanford
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month is a recurring SwimSwam feature shedding light on a U.S.-based swimmer who has proven themselves over the past month. As with any item of recognition, Swimmer of the Month is a subjective exercise meant to highlight one athlete whose work holds noteworthy context – perhaps a swimmer who was visibly outperforming other swimmers over the month, or one whose accomplishments slipped through the cracks among other high-profile swims.
Top 8 NCAA Women's Times from Last Week's Dual Meets
There were several very fast meets over the weekend, so we’ve compiled the top 8 times across the NCAA’s Division 1 from last week (Jan 15-21). An obvious pattern here– the Stanford women hold the top time (or, in some cases, top two, or three, times) in nearly every event. Katie Ledecky had the fastest time of the week in the 500 free, 1000 free, and 400 IM, Simone Manuel was quickest in the 100 and 200 free, and Janet Hu ruled the 100 fly and 200 back.
Stanford's Janet Hu Earns Pac-12 Women's Swimmer Of The Week
The Conference office announced today that Janet Hu of Stanford was named Pac-12 Women’s Swimmer of the Week and ARIZONA STATE’s Ashley McCool was voted Pac-12 Women’s Diver of the Week. Women’s Swimmer of the Week: Janet Hu, SR, Stanford (Vienna, Va.) Hu won seven events (four individual events and three relays) and set an Avery Aquatic Center record to help lead then-No. 3 Stanford to two Pac-12 dual victories. Hu’s four individual wins were in four different events and three different strokes.
Hu Drops 200 Back Pool Record as Cardinal Tops ASU
Stanford’s Janet Hu dropped a new Meet Record as the Stanford men and women took down ASU on Saturday. Hu topped the 200 back in 1:53.16 over teammate Ally Howe (1:54.37), taking down the former Pool Record set by Cal’s Amy Bilquist (1:53.80) in 2016. She returned to win the 100 fly, touching in 52.16 to win by over a second. Freshman Grace Zhao was among the swimmers to win multiple individual races for the Stanford women.
Watch: Women's Race Videos from the 2017 Art Adamson Invite
Videos via tamuswim Youtube Channel. Read our full reports from Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3.
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