Thu.Jun 01, 2023

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The Relentless School Nurse: Building Bridges Across the Globe – School Nurses Reconnecting

Relentless School Nurse

School Nurse International is Coming to Boston! In a world marked by division and challenges, it is more important than ever to come together, build bridges, and foster understanding and cooperation. The upcoming School Nurse International Conference (SNI) at Northeastern University (NU) provides a unique opportunity for school nurses from around the world to do just that.

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CPR: Every Moment Counts

Stanford Childrens

A mom changes the course of her son’s nearly fatal event Alex doesn’t remember much about what happened on the life-altering day he was at a playground with his mother, when he was 4 years old. “We were at a children’s park in San Jose [California], I was playing at the top of a slide, and I suddenly collapsed,” he says. His mother, Mary Nopachai, however, remembers the traumatizing day well.

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The Relentless School Nurse: What Data Suggest About School Shootings with David Riedman

Relentless School Nurse

David Riedman, founder of the K12 School Shooting Database If you have never heard the name, David Riedman, you most certainly have read about his life’s work, the K-12 School Shooting Database , because you see, we need one. David is the one-man team behind this extensive database that documents shootings that happen on school grounds from 1970 through the current day.

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Playing Pokemon Go: Increased Life Satisfaction Through More (Positive) Social Interactions

PE Scholar

The effects of PoGo life satisfaction and social functioning in participants with and without self-reported diagnoses of mental disorders.

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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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Say Something Nice Day

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

In a world where negativity quickly spreads and often seems to dominate our daily lives, it’s crucial to recognize the power of kindness and positive words. Say Something Nice Day, celebrated annually on June 1st, serves as a reminder to prioritize kind and uplifting words in our interactions. This special day encourages individuals to express compliments, appreciation, and encouragement to the people around them.

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Meet Kerry Williams: ex-Nike brand leader, athlete, and new Myzone CMO

My Zone

Myzone is excited to welcome ex-Nike brand leader and former international hockey player, Kerry Williams, to the team as its new chief marketing officer with immediate effect.

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The Supportive Role of L-Glutamine in Mental Health and Gut Health

Designs for Health

The bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain, known as the gut-brain axis , plays a vital role in the human body. The vagus nerve , the tenth cranial nerve, facilitates this communication via the enteric nervous system. Optimal brain function may promote optimal gut function, and vice versa. In this interconnected relationship, L-glutamine may play a unique role in supporting this communication.

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