Health Annotations by davina albaladejo

Physical Activity

dalbaladejo2_1 — 2024-01-17 01:21:35 UTC

This physical health article from CNN talks about the importance of walking as exercise. It explains that walking could lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, and your risk decreases even more the faster you walk. There was a study that showed that a “brisk/striding walk” had a 39% reduction risk for type 2 diabetes. In the PK-4th Grade classroom teachers can discuss the importance of physical exercise and how it relates to long lasting health.

Rogers, K. (2023, November 29). Walking pace could impact diabetes risk, study finds. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/28/health/walking-speed-lowers-diabetes-risk-wellness/index.html

Mental and Emotional Health

dalbaladejo2_1 — 2024-01-17 01:24:36 UTC

This mental and emotional health article from NBC news discusses how online racism is linked to PTSD symptoms for Black youth. The article explains how a study found that the suicide rate in Black children and teens increased in extreme amount and how online racism may play a role. The need for providing safer spaces for Black teens was also talked about in the article. In the PK-4th Grade classroom teachers can discuss cyberbullying and the extreme effects it has on mental and emotional health.

Bellamy, C. (2024, January 5). Online racism is linked to PTSD symptoms in black youth, study finds. NBCNews.com. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/online-racism-linked-ptsd-symptoms-black-youth-study-finds-rcna132369

Healthy Eating

dalbaladejo2_1 — 2024-01-17 01:29:54 UTC

This healthy eating article from NBC news talks about what real nutritionists and dietitians eat and stay away from in their own lives. They warn readers to steer clear of processed foods high in sugar and salt, even though they may be tempting during the holidays. They also discuss the relation between high sugar intake and obesity and heart disease. In the PK-4th Grade classroom teachers can talk about healthy and unhealthy foods to eat and what it does to the body.

Mogg, K. (2023, December 10). Nutritionists and dietitians reveal the foods they avoid in their own lives. NBCNews.com. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/nutritionists-dietitians-reveal-foods-they-avoid-rcna128794

Preventing Drug Use

dalbaladejo2_1 — 2024-01-17 01:37:51 UTC

In this preventing drug use article from National Institute on Drug Abuse, they talk about how the drug use among adolescents has continued to hold below pre-pandemic levels in 2023. Before the pandemic, there were low levels of illicit substances used by adolescents, and the trend has continued in 2023. Even though there is a low use of illicit drugs, there has been a dramatic rise in overdose deaths among teens. In the PK-4th Grade classroom teachers can talk about the dangers of drug use and how important it is to stay away from dangerous drugs.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2024, January 5). Reported drug use among adolescents continued to hold below pre-pandemic levels in 2023. National Institutes of Health. https://nida.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/2023/12/reported-drug-use-among-adolescents-continued-to-hold-below-pre-pandemic-levels-in-2023

Gender and Sexual Identity

dalbaladejo2_1 — 2024-01-17 01:45:32 UTC

This gender and sexual identity article from CNN talks about how a federal judge blocks the Idaho ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. This law would have punished medical professionals with extreme fines, a felony conviction, and up to 10 years in prison for providing care for transgender people. The article explains that the Judge who made the decision believes that transgender children should receive equal treatment under the law. In the PK-4th Grade classroom teachers can talk about what gender and sexual identity is and how it can cause controversy in laws.

Mascarenhas, L. (2023, December 28). Federal judge blocks Idaho ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/28/us/idaho-gender-affirming-care-minors/index.html

Preventing Tobacco Use

dalbaladejo2_1 — 2024-01-17 01:46:51 UTC

This preventing tobacco use article from CNN talks about how 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes were seized as the US government bears down on unauthorized sales. The article discusses how popular e-cigarette brands specifically appeal to youth and how the FDA is determined to stop these imports. The article explains the dangers of e-cigarettes and how highly addictive and damaging they are to young brains. In the PK-4th Grade classroom teachers can talk about how e-cigarette brands are trying to appeal to young people and how they are the most affected by the dangerous chemicals.

Musa, A. (2023, December 14). 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes seized as US government bears down on unauthorized sales. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/14/health/fda-e-cigarette-seizure/index.html

Trauma

dalbaladejo2_1 — 2024-01-18 03:05:21 UTC

In this trauma article from News Channel abc 20, they explain how there is a new children’s adversity index law that will help District 186 assist children with trauma. This law says that schools across Illinois will have to teach trauma training. The article discusses trauma and how important it is to combat it by implementing resources for children in schools. In the PK-4th Grade classroom teachers can talk about what trauma is and provide resources for students who might struggle with it.

Willis, K. (2024, January 17). New Children’s adversity index law will help district 186 assist children with trauma. WICS. https://newschannel20.com/news/local/new-childrens-adversity-index-law-will-help-district-186-assist-children-with-trauma

Personal Health and Wellness

dalbaladejo2_1 — 2024-01-18 03:41:06 UTC

This personal health and wellness article from CNN explains how Americans with diabetes will get a break on their insulin costs in 2024. The high cost of insulin has caused a lot of issues over the years, and major drug companies are finally cutting prices. There is now a $35 monthly price cap. In the PK-4th Grade classroom teachers can talk about the price of medications and how it affects people who need them.

Luhby, T. (2024, January 2). More Americans can now get insulin for $35 | CNN politics. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/01/politics/insulin-price-cap/index.html#:~:text=More%20Americans%20with%20diabetes%20will,to%20%2435%20for%20many%20patients.