Noise levels can increase heart health risks, new study finds

Excessive amounts of loud, unpleasant noise can lead to multiple health issues and a heightened risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, according to a study published and conducted by The New York Times. | Fotos 593 – stock.adobe.com Excessive amounts of loud, unpleasant noise can lead to multiple health issues and a heightened risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, according to a study published and conducted by The New York Times. The National Library of Medicine said when a person hears a noise, that sound is registered to the brain and, depending on the sound’s volume…
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Provincial Government Funding to Support Health Promotion and Wellness

The Department of Health and Community Services is providing more than $154,000 in funding to six regional wellness coalitions to promote health and wellness in Newfoundland and Labrador. The coalition facilitates, supports, and bridges health promotion work between Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services and communities throughout the province. The Wellness Coalitions bring together individuals, groups, organizations and schools interested in working on common health and wellness initiatives in their respective regions. This work is completed through networking and capacity building opportunities, community workshops and events, community grant programs, communication platforms and education and training sessions. The six wellness coalitions, integrated…
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Mental health resources for employees | Corporate Wellness

In today’s fast-paced and demanding corporate world, prioritizing mental health has become a crucial aspect of ensuring a thriving workforce. Employers who invest in mental health resources for their employees not only create a positive work environment but also foster greater productivity, engagement and overall well-being. This article explores a wide range of effective mental health resources that can benefit industry professionals, helping them navigate the challenges of their careers while maintaining optimal mental well-being. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs):‍Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) have emerged as valuable resources for supporting employees’ mental health. These programs offer confidential counseling services to help…
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e-PBL with multimedia animations: a design-based research | BMC Medical Education

Zubaidah, S. Problem-based learning: literature review. Singapore NursingJournal. 2005; 32(4): 50–55. Google Scholar Maldonado, R. The use of multimedia clinical case scenario software in a problem-based learning course: impact on faculty workload and student learning outcomes. The Journal of Physician Assistant Education. 2011; 22(3): 51–55. Google Scholar articles Gould, K, Sadera, W, McNary, S. Comparing changes in content knowledge between online problem-based learning and traditional instruction in undergraduate health professional students. MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching. 2015; 11(1): 74–86. Google Scholar Musal, B, Keskin, O, Tuncel, P. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mezuniyet Öncesi Tıp Eğitiminde e-PDÖ Uygulaması:…
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Ontario introducing mental health education for students

The Ontario government announced Monday it will introduce a new mandatory education curriculum for elementary and high school students that aims to increase mental health literacy, in the wake of continued challenges that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new curriculum will be introduced for the next school year, and will involve updates to the career studies course that is required for Grade 10 students, as well as mandatory resources for teachers and students on mental health literacy for Grades 7 and 8. The program was ushered in due to the advocacy of Progressive Conservative MPP Natalie Pierre, who put…
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Central Okanagan teaching resources for sexual health education program bolstered

Central Okanagan Public Schools will see an additional full-time teacher added to the school district’s sexual health education program of instructional resources this fall. That was one of seven recommendations from a review of the delivery program, which were adopted by the Central Okanagan Board of Education on Wednesday (May 10). When discussed at the education and student services committee meeting last month, it was indicated that additional teaching resources would be included in the 2023-24 school budget, for a teacher trained and certified to teach sexual education courses. Trustee Amy Geistlinger, chair of the education and student services committee,…
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The Bill to #PassPaidLeave Is Back

Today, on Wednesday, May 17, congressmen and -women from the House and the Senate gathered on Capitol Hill to mark the reintroduction of comprehensive paid family and medical leave legislation—the FAMILY (Family and Medical Insurance Leave) Act—which would finally bring the United States in line with the rest of the world. The US is one of only six countries on the planet, and the only wealthy nation of those, with no national paid family and medical leave policy. Sen. Bernie Sanders, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, along with…
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6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2023

Listen to this post as a podcast: Sponsored by Hapara and JumpStart If you’ve been reading this blog or listening to my podcast for a while, you know that every year, I put out a new edition of my Teacher’s Guide to Tech. This year’s guide is the ninth edition, and we put a tremendous amount of work into making it the best one ever. For starters, we’ve added 120 new tools and four new categories — artificial intelligence, drama & theater arts, early learners, and literacy. We also added a few new feature pages on microlearning, working with English…
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