Brynn's Health Annotations Padlet by Brynn Ramsey

Sun Safety

br977380_1 — 2024-04-23 21:42:37 UTC

This article on sun safety from the CDC talks about how important it is to wear sunscreen, especially in the summer. It also talks about how most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to the sun or ultraviolet light. You can protect your skin by staying the shade under an umbrella or by wearing sunscreen every day. Sunglasses and hats also help because they protect you from the sun's rays. Teachers and staff should take steps to protect the students from getting skin cancer later in life. In the PreK-4th grade classrooms teachers can teach students about the importance of wearing sunscreen everyday and the importance of trying not to get skin cancer. Children should learn about tips for sun safety and ways to prevent skin cancer as they get older.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023, April 18). Sun Safety. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety.htm

Zyn Nicotine Pouches

br977380_1 — 2024-04-23 21:59:10 UTC

This article on Zyn nicotine pouches from CNN talks about how Zyn is replacing vaping and how it is dangerous for students. The article talks about how Zyn is attracting the Gen Z generation and they are using Zyn instead of vapes. A can of Zyn costs about $5 for about 15 pouches that contain various amounts of nicotine and are absorbed in a person’s gum and lip over an hour, then they spit it out. Anyone who makes or sells “non-tobacco nicotine” must comply with FDA regulations, which include not selling to people under 21. Teachers should be informed about this topic, incase someone in school is talking about Zyn or has it in the classroom. Children should also learn about how nicotine is bad for your body and how vaping and Zyn is not good for your lungs.

Zyn nicotine pouches are flying off shelves. critics say they’re dangerous for Kids | CNN business. (n.d.). https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/08/business/zyn-nicotine-pouches-sales-earnings/index.html

Unhealthy Eating

br977380_1 — 2024-04-23 22:30:27 UTC

This article on Lunchables from CBS News talks about how Lunchables have a concerning amount of lead and sodium in them. Prepackaged boxes of deli meat and cheese and crackers are not the healthiest option when it comes to picking snacks or lunches for kids. A 3.2-ounce Turkey and Cheddar Cracker Stackers Lunchables held 74% of California's level allowed for lead, and 49% of the daily recommended sodium for 4- to 8-year-olds. Last year, after changing some of the nutritional content, Lunchables were allowed into the National School Lunch Program, giving tens of millions of children access to them on a near daily basis. Teachers should learn about unhealthy eating so that they know how to teach students about what is healthy to eat. Children should learn about healthy eating so that they know what is healthy to eat and what is unhealthy to eat.

Gibson, K. (2024, April 12). Lunchables have concerning levels of lead and sodium, Consumer Reports finds. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/lunchables-lead-sodium-consumer-reports-kraft-heinz/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h

Physical Activity

br977380_1 — 2024-04-23 23:27:20 UTC

This article on physical activity from NYTimes talks about how exercise is important for the brain and how it boosts your mood overall. It also talks about how Exercise offers short-term boosts in cognition. Studies show that immediately after physical activity, people perform better on tests of working memory. People who work out several times a week have higher cognitive test scores, on average, than people who don't work out as much. People who work out several times a week also have better mental health and a better mood. Exercise’s effect on the hippocampus may be one way it helps protect against Alzheimer’s disease, which is associated with significant changes to that part of the brain. Teachers should know about this article and research so that they can teach their students about the importance of exercise and so that they can know about it for themselves as well. Children should learn about this material so that they can know how important exercise is for the brain and for the body as a whole.

Smith, D. G. (2024, April 2). How exercise strengthens your brain. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/02/well/mind/exercise-mental-health-cognition.html?searchResultPosition=13

Grief and How to Handle It

br977380_1 — 2024-04-23 23:43:35 UTC

This article on Grief from the American Cancer Society talks about grief and how to handle it when you lose someone or something. The process involves many different emotions, actions, and expressions, all of which help a person come to terms with the loss of a loved one.When you are grieving, it is normal for you to act differently and to not want to do certain things. Children of all ages go through grief, sadness, and despair after losing someone they love, especially when that person is a parent. It’s common for the grief process to take a year or longer. Grief most often gets less intense over time, but the sense of loss can last for decades. It's important for teachers to know about this so that they can find ways to help their students who may be struggling with a lose of someone. Children should learn about grief and how to handle it if they lose someone close to them.

Grief and bereavement: How long is the grieving process?. Grief And Bereavement | How Long Is The Grieving Process? | American Cancer Society. (n.d.). https://www.cancer.org/cancer/end-of-life-care/grief-and-loss/grieving-process.html

Drug Use in Teens

br977380_1 — 2024-04-23 23:57:03 UTC

This article on drug use with teenagers from NBC News talks about how teenagers are using drugs when they are alone to ease their stress and anxiety. The article also talks about how early prevention interventions are crucial to support teens who may turn to drug use to cope with stress, anxiety or depression. A majority of the teens used marijuana to cope with their stress and anxiety. A lot of kids, when they die and overdose in their home, they're in their room and nobody saw it happening. Addiction experts urge parents and caregivers to educate kids about the risks of using drugs alone. Teachers should learn about this because they then can teach students how important it is to not do drugs and to not do drugs alone. Children should learn about this so that they can be informed to not to drugs and to not do drugs when they are by themselves.

NBCUniversal News Group. (2024, February 8). CDC report finds teens use drugs to ease stress and anxiety, often while alone. NBCNews.com. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-report-teens-marijuana-alcohol-anxiety-stress-alone-rcna137737

Bullying Prevention

br977380_1 — 2024-04-30 18:05:54 UTC

This article on bullying prevention from the CDC talks about how important it is to prevent bullying from happening. Bullying may inflict harm or distress on the targeted youth including physical, psychological, social, or educational harm. About 1 in 5 high school students reported being bullied on school property. More than 1 in 6 high school students reported being bullied electronically in the last year. Bullying can result in physical injury, social and emotional distress, self-harm, and even death. It also increases the risk for depression and anxiety. Bullying is preventable. There are many factors that may increase or decrease the risk for perpetrating or experiencing bullying. Addressing and preventing one form of violence may have an impact on preventing other forms of violence.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023b, September 28). Fast facts: Preventing bullying |violence prevention|injury Center|CDC. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/youthviolence/bullyingresearch/fastfact.html

Water Safety

br977380_1 — 2024-04-30 18:23:02 UTC

This article on water safety by the CDC talks about ways to be safe in the ocean and lakes. It also talks about how even though you may be a good swimmer, you never know when you may need help. Having friends around is safer and just more fun. If you get caught in a strong current, don’t fight it. Swim parallel to the shore until you have passed through it. Look out for signs warning you that the water is not clean, because polluted water could make you sick. Another thing they talk about is if the water’s cold, a wetsuit can be your best friend. Wearing it will make you feel more comfortable, and you’ll keep your body temp from dropping to the danger zone. if you’re outside, you need to guard against the sun. Those burning rays reflect off the water and sand onto you.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015, May 9). Water safety - CDC. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/bam/safety/water-safety.htm