Thu.Mar 07, 2024

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The Relentless School Nurse: Remembering Lillian Wald in Celebration of Women’s History Month 2024

Relentless School Nurse

In honor of Women’s History Month, I am highlighting the remarkable legacy of Lillian Wald, a pioneering figure in public health and community service. Wald’s journey began in 1893 when, as a young nurse from the New York Hospital Training School, she embarked on a mission to teach home nursing to immigrant families in New York’s Lower East Side.

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Doctors Remove Highly Complex Brain Tumor Through Toddler’s Nose

Stanford Childrens

Talkative boy shares his good news with everyone he meets On a warm day last June, Lewis Larsen proclaimed his good news to everyone who passed by on his stroller ride around the Stanford University campus with his parents. “The brain tumor is out! The brain tumor is out!” he gleefully shouted. Even though Lewis was only 2 years old at the time, he was easily understood because talking is his favorite thing to do and he’s really good at it.

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MZ-Open: Myzone now available through Apple and Android smart watches

My Zone

Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open , an access function that enables Myzone gym users to experience all the benefits of Myzone’s world renowned heart rate training ecosystem through their Android or Apple smart watch.

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Fight Common Environmental Triggers with Quercetin

Designs for Health

Quercetin , also known as the “king of the flavonoids," is considered among the top plant-based polyphenolic compounds due to its demonstrated powerful antioxidant properties and ability to support a healthy inflammatory response in the body. This potent flavonol is abundant in various foods recognized for their health benefits, including red onions, yellow onions, apples, olive oil, dark berries and grapes, capers, broccoli, salad greens, and culinary herbs such as dill, cilantro, watercress, a

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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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From Data to Court – Using Firstbeat in Women’s Basketball to Optimize Training and Recovery

First Beat

In the world of competitive sports, every advantage counts. For women athletes, whose training needs and recovery patterns often differ from their male counterparts, understanding the intricacies of internal load and recovery is crucial. In this interview, Chris Köller , Athletic Strength and Conditioning Coach at BC Pharmaserv Marburg , a women’s first-division basketball team in Germany, talks to us about how he got started with Firstbeat and how he uses it with his athletes.

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Spin Bike Workouts For Beginners

PLT4M

Spin bike workouts are a popular form of exercise for individuals of all fitness levels! But spin bike workouts can be intimidating for students. Most students likely want to just get on the bike and ride, but they are not entirely sure how to vary intensity and resistance. But spin bike workouts for beginners can help guide students through fun and challenging workouts.

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