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| MED | College Students Are Sleep-Deprived, Stressed Out
Stress about school and life keeps students awake at night, and stress affects the quality of their sleep far more than alcohol, caffeine or late-night electronics use, a new study shows.
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J. of Adolescent Health | 10-Aug-2009
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| MED | Back to School Stories: Sleep to STDs, Phobias to Rx Meds
UNC School of Medicine experts offer story ideas for back to school, including: sleep apnea and tonsils, kids with restless leg syndrome and returning to normal sleep habits; an STD reality check for teens; how to return to school with prescription meds; overcoming social anxieties and phobias (for kids and parents); and heart health advice.
Expert available | 04-Aug-2009
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| LIF | Health & Wellness: Back-to-School Issue
Experts from Indiana University discuss Influenza A (H1N1), important sexual health information for incoming college freshmen, nurturing kids' interest in technology, and an inside view of how a sorority polices members' "ladylike" behavior.
Expert available | 30-Jul-2009
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| MED | How to Handle Common Urologic Problems this School Year
What to do about testicular injury, bedwetting and bathroom access--- Urologic accidents can be both painful and embarrassing, especially for children. During the school year, it is even harder for parents to keep track of urologic health problems when the kids are playing sports, at a sleep over, or in school. Testicular torsion, bedwetting and frequent bathroom needs are three common urologic conditions that parents may encounter during the school year. The American Urological Association (AUA) Foundation has outlined several important tips for parents who may encounter these urologic problems this school year. | 27-Jul-2009
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| MED | Mom, School’s Making Me Sick!
With summer ending and school underway, parents are transitioning from hearing their children moan about not being able to swim everyday, to hearing their child complain about homework, their new teachers or being in a different class than their friends. Many parents also begin to hear more complaints of tummy aches and headaches as a result of their child returning to school.
The psychological term for illnesses a child may develop when he or she is trying to avoid school is School Avoidance, or School Refusal. Symptoms may include nausea, fatigue, headaches and abdominal pain. According to Lori Crosby, Psy.D., Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, in general, if children complain about stomachaches and other ailments and do not have symptoms of fever or a contagious illness, parents should feel comfortable sending them to school. “If the parent is unsure about whether to send a child to school, scheduling a visit with the child’s pediatrician to rule out a ‘true’ medical problem may be helpful. The parent may feel more confident sending the child to school with a clean bill of health” said Dr. Crosby.
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| LIF | Caffeine-Drinking Teens Don’t Get Enough Sleep
Fueled by caffeine teens are up late at night, and they aren’t just focusing on homework. Web surfing, text messaging and gaming are keeping them up for hours into the night, according to a recent study by Drexel University’s
Dr. Christina Calamaro, assistant professor in Drexel’s College of Nursing and Health Professions.
Pediatrics | 24-Jul-2009
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| LIF | Hiding Emotions in Freshman Year Can Hinder Friendships
College freshmen may want to take notes on a new study: Those who keep too much of their emotions to themselves may find it difficult to build friendships. While suppressing emotions often is understandable and appropriate, carrying the practice too far creates a vicious cycle where trusting others, and being trusted by others, becomes more difficult.
J. of Personality and Social Psychology | 24-Jul-2009
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| LIF | Gains Seen from School-Wide Positive Behavior Support
Two University of Oregon-led studies provide insights on a fast-growing positive-reinforcement behavioral program for improving the social and academic outcomes for schools. Both studies on School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS) appeared in the July issue of the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions.
Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, Jul-2009 | 24-Jul-2009
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| LIF | Little Tolerance for Zero Tolerance Policies
A comprehensive look at zero tolerance policies in schools finds their harmful effects may outweigh the benefits. An education policy brief created by University of Delaware researchers brings together best and worst practices in zero tolerance. | 24-Jul-2009
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| MED | Back-to-School Health: Are Your Child’s Eyes Ready for the Classroom?
Good vision can be directly correlated with a child’s learning ability. As much as 80% of the learning a child does occurs through his eyes and approximately 1 in 4 school-age children have some type of vision impairment. Does your child have normal, healthy vision needed for classroom learning? Experts at The Vision Center at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles offer four tips for parents of school-age children. | 24-Jul-2009
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