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The Relentless School Nurse: The Power of Rest – No More Plate Spinning

Relentless School Nurse

Resting and recharging can help you be more focused, creative, and effective when you return to school. Here are a few reasons why taking a break is essential for your well-being: Prevents Burnout: When we work too hard without taking a break, we can become burned out, which can lead to feelings of exhaustion, cynicism, and detachment.

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New Immune System, New Life for California Teen Overcoming Leukemia

Stanford Childrens

Now, they even share the same immune system. CAR T-cell therapy engineers a child’s T cells (immune cells) to include a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) to help the immune system see and kill cancer cells. It was one more hurdle to getting Emily well. Part of the reason Emily is doing so well is her mom.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

A well-designed sports program has the capacity to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, grit, leadership, and many other life skills, as well as a lifelong love for their game. This early commercialism can overshadow the fundamental aim of youth sports: enjoyment, character development, a growing love for the sport, and holistic well-being.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

It was encouraging that people quickly developed creative approaches to stay active and help their children continue activities. Of particular importance are the effects of moderate-intensity physical activity on functioning of the immune system, which protects us from viral and bacterial infections. Sports Medicine.