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The Relentless School Nurse: Alcohol Consumption & the Cancer Connection

Relentless School Nurse

Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, after tobacco and obesity. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, MD A Surgeon General’s Advisory is a powerful and authoritative public health communication tool designed to address urgent health issues facing the American people.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

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Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness. Is Physical Education Required?

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Cuts to Health and PE Programs Cause Increase in Teen Pregnancy

Physical Education Update

Health and physical education classes are often the first subjects to be cut when school boards face budget and curriculum pressures. Of course, it’s important for students to know the 3R’s, but health and PE programs will save their lives. tags]teen pregnancy,physical education,health class[/tags].

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