Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 14, 2025

As school nurses, we have witnessed firsthand how funding uncertainty affects not just the health of our students but the health of our entire school communities. Today, I want to share my perspective on what it means to work in public education during these turbulent times, especially in light of the direct assault on the U.S. Department of Education (US DOE), and why we must remain vigilant in our advocacy.

Schooling

PE Scholar

MARCH 14, 2025

By Tom Butler, Head of Physical Education & Head of Pre-prep Sport and Physical Education at Summer Fields School, Oxford My introduction to physical

Physical Activity

Stanford Childrens

MARCH 14, 2025

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), often referred to as the silent eating disorder, is a lesser-known but significant condition officially recognized in the 2013 edition of the American Psychiatric Associations Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Since its inclusion, awareness and diagnosis have steadily increased, with estimates suggesting that up to 20% of patients presenting at primary care or specialty clinics with feeding concerns meet the criteria

Psychology

Designs for Health

MARCH 14, 2025

As women age, they face various physiological changes impacting their strength, metabolism, and overall well-being. Hormonal fluctuations, particularly during menopause, contribute to muscle loss (sarcopenia) , decreased bone density (osteoporosis ), a slower metabolism, and increased fat accumulation all of which can significantly affect daily function and long-term health.

Body Composition

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.

PE

Designs for Health

MARCH 14, 2025

Regular physical activity has consistently been associated with improved mental health outcomes and a healthy stress response. A recent systematic review of 247 studies provided strong evidence that physical activity plays an important role in several factors related to mental health, including self-esteem, affect, self-efficacy, body image satisfaction, self-worth, resilience, social support, physical health, social connectedness, pain management, sleep, energy, and overall mental health and we

Physical Activity