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Fireworks and Kids: Trauma Surgeon Shares Tips on How to Have Fun and Safe Summer Celebrations

Stanford Childrens

Talk to your kids on how to handle sparklers safely and supervise their use. Fireworks and sparklers are synonymous with the Fourth of July, just like hot dogs and hometown parades. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 8,500 people in the United States are treated in emergency departments each year for fireworks-related injuries: Approximately 40% of those injured are children under the age of 14, and males are injured three times more often than femal

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Physical Education as a Core Subject Survey

Association for Physical Education

30/06/2023 Loughborough University and the University of Edinburgh – with support from afPE – are continuing their work exploring the potential of physical education (PE) as a core subject. We […] The post Physical Education as a Core Subject Survey appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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GABA, Tyrosine, and Taurine: Amino Acids to Support a Healthy Mood

Designs for Health

The body’s neurological network is dependent on neurotransmitters, which are molecules that help support the body’s communication system. In times of psychological stress, nutrient depletion, and other imbalances, the neurological network may benefit from supportive building blocks and other molecules. Research suggests that certain amino acids including gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), tyrosine, and taurine may help support certain aspects of brain health, mood, and cognitive function.

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Charlie Wagner: I Was Ted Williams’s Roommate

The Sporting

What Was it Like to Share a Room With Baseball Star Ted Williams? Baseball writer Norman L. Macht interviews pitcher Charlie Wagner about his experiences living on the road. Including what it was like to share a room with baseball legend Ted Williams! Ted Williams, Charlie Wagner and Bob Feller Charlie Wagner was a pitcher with the Boston Red Sox 1938-1946 and remained with them as a scout and front office employee for the rest of his life.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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Big Sister Project Inspires 3000 Teenage Girls to Get Active

Association for Physical Education

30/06/2023 More than 3,000 teenage girls have taken up activities at their local leisure centre by a programme designed to support teenage girls to enjoy sport, exercise and physical activity […] The post Big Sister Project Inspires 3000 Teenage Girls to Get Active appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Recent Study Explores Potential Role of Nutraceuticals in Supporting Healthy Cholesterol Metabolism

Designs for Health

Changes in lipid metabolism can be due to age, lifestyle factors, or other systemic conditions and may increase the risk of certain cardiovascular disorders. Specific vitamins, minerals, and other nutraceuticals have been recently studied for their potential to help support lipid homeostasis. A recently published review by Cheung and colleagues explored the potential role of certain nutraceuticals in supporting lipid metabolism.

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Rest and Recharge: A Guide to Preparing for the Upcoming School Year

Gopher PE

Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh……the sweet, sweet sound of Summer. For many in education, summer is a time to breathe a little deeper. We get to enjoy moving at a much slower pace and greet the days away from the classroom and constant demands of the work day. However, how can we make this same sense of peace and tranquility last throughout the school year? How can we truly recharge over the summer months and live our best lives every single day?

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Swimming Pool Support Fund Open for Applications

Association for Physical Education

30/06/2023 The £20 million revenue fund closes on August 11, with a £40m pot for capital investment set to be made available in September, to help make facilities more energy […] The post Swimming Pool Support Fund Open for Applications appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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The Greatest Wimbledon Matches of All-Time

The Sporting

The 5 Greatest Wimbledon Matches in Tennis History The best of the best have played on Wimbledon’s grass courts over the years. But what are the greatest Wimbledon matches of all-time? Which matches had us on the edge of our seats? The Duchess of Kent comforts Jana Novotna after her loss to Steffi Graff. Daily Express. Wimbledon is the oldest of the majors and it has a prestige and point of difference that has created an incredible history of matches over the years.

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