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Summer and Mental Health: How To Prevent Teenage Loneliness

WEBA highly sensitive period of brain development occurs in adolescents from ages of 10 to 19, and during this time, mental health challenges such as depression can …

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Supporting Students’ Mental Health

WEBIn recent years and months, the importance of addressing students’ mental health needs has gained significant momentum. Schools play a crucial role in nurturing …

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3 Surprising Mental Benefits of Exercise

WEBExercise is even a proven therapy for those suffering from depression and anxiety. At the end of the day, exercise not only elevates your emotions, it also eases …

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5 Practical Ways to Incorporate a Healthy Lifestyle

WEBWater, Water Everywhere. For your daily water intake, health experts recommend drinking (at a minimum) half your body weight in ounces. Staying fully …

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Should Mental Health be Taught in Schools

WEBMay 29 2018 Learning Liftoff. Concerns over the recent escalation of school shootings, as well as the prevalence of bullying and student suicides, has prompted many parents and …

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Why Eating Well Leads to Doing Well in School

WEBA nutritious diet can do more than improve kids’ health. Better food can actually mean better grades for school children. Dr. Paul J. Veugelers and his …

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Infographic: Understanding the Teen Brain

WEBThe teen brain’s frontal lobes, used for decision making and problem solving, are not yet fully insulated so signals move slowly to the rest of the brain. This lack of full …

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Students Articles, Games and Activities

WEBStudents. From navigating daily school life to concerns about safety to protecting their mental health, students are balancing many complex challenges. Read about solutions …

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Surprising New Study Links School Lunches to Test Scores

WEBMost people have heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” Well, new research may indicate that students’ test scores correlate to what they eat. According to …

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Why Students Need More Physical Education

WEBStates vary in their physical education requirements, but the physical, emotional, and academic benefits of daily physical activity for kids is a constant across …

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The Effects of Sugar on a Child’s Academic Performance

WEBSugar Decreases Attention Span and Memory. It’s been well documented that sugar activates the brain’s pleasure response, but scientists are discovering that it …

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How Parental Involvement Affects the Mental Health of Students

WEBIn fact, the students who felt their parents were involved in their school life had less mental health issues, including fewer thoughts of suicide, than those who …

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The Benefits of Video Games: Why Playing Minecraft Could be …

WEBGood news for gamers: New research shows kids who play video games, like Minecraft, may be healthier than those who watch TV. We’ve seen numerous …

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TED Ed: Why Sitting Is Bad For Your Health

WEBBut researchers warn we’re sitting so much, it’s bad for our health. The problem, as this TED Ed animated video explains, is that people weren’t built by nature …

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7 Ways Sitting Too Long in School Affects Kids

WEBSitting too long may affect academic performance. One of the benefits of regular physical activity in adults is improved concentration as well as mental clarity. In …

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CDC Finds Students Lacking Sleep, Urges Later School Start Times

WEBStudents aren’t getting enough sleep. Last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement urging middle and high schools to start no earlier …

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New Study Issues Warnings for Students with a Heavy Backpack

WEBThis means a 50-pound 7-year-old should carry a backpack that weighs 5 pounds or less. Older children can handle slightly heavier backpacks, as Dr. Hansraj …

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Later School Start Times May Improve Academic Performance

WEBBacking previous research, this recent study, published on ScienceDirect.com in the Sleep Health journal, has found that when high schools start …

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Overcoming Obstacles: How Winston Churchill’s

WEBThis is one in a series of profiles on famous people who overcame incredible obstacles, failed many times or defied grim odds in order to succeed.. Voted the …

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