Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 18, 2023

There are often unexpected, but welcome surprises in my email. Here is one that led to an article in The Trace , whose tagline is, “The only newsroom dedicated to covering gun violence.” I was familiar with The Trace and was thrilled to read the invitation for Laurie Combe, and me to talk with journalist, Chip Brownlee. I am including Chip’s email because it illustrates how an article in NASN School Nurse can reach a much wider audience than I ever imagined.

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Teen Health Mississippi

AUGUST 18, 2023

During the 2023 legislative session, Mississippi lawmakers passed a bill that takes the expiration date off the state’s current sex ed law. The law, originally passed as House Bill 999 in 2011 , says that public school districts in Mississippi are required to implement sex education. The law requires each public school district in the state to choose between an “abstinence-only” or “abstinence-plus” sex ed policy and a corresponding sex ed curriculum approved by the Mississippi Department of Edu

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S&S

AUGUST 18, 2023

Are you ready to turn exercise into an exciting adventure? In a world where screens dominate entertainment, it’s crucial to find innovative and engaging ways to keep kids moving and promoting a healthy lifestyle. By infusing physical activity with fun … Read More The post Health and Fitness Games for PE or Camp appeared first on S&S Blog.

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The Sporting

AUGUST 18, 2023

John Spencer: The Man of Many Snooker Firsts John Spencer is a legendary snooker player who carved his name into the history books of sport on his very first attempt. He took home the World Championship in what many people see as the first Championship of the modern era. These two ‘firsts’ are just a snippet of the late, great John Spencer’s extraordinary career.

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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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Designs for Health

AUGUST 18, 2023

Research suggests that selenium, a trace mineral , may help support thyroid hormone balance, blood sugar metabolism, cardiovascular health, and antioxidative status. It acts as a cofactor for many enzymatic reactions, assists in cell signaling , and helps stabilize cellular structures. Decreased plasma levels of selenium have been associated with certain cardiometabolic conditions and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

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The Sporting

AUGUST 18, 2023

Top 5 English Wonderkids Who Flopped For every young football player that reaches their potential, there are dozens that fall short. But who are these wonderkids? The Sporting Blog looks at 5 young English players destined for greatness - and exactly why they flopped! English wonderkid Francis Jeffers Izzy Brown, Jose Baxter, Reece Oxford and James Vaughan made their Premier League debuts at the young age of 16 but they didn’t become the world-beaters that many tipped them to be – only Oxford is

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