Health Annotated Bibliography by Elissa Deenis

Mental & Emotional Health

elissadeenis — 2024-04-23 21:20:01 UTC

This article on mental health from CNN News explains the ways exercise reduces stressful brain activity. Exercising leads to a reduction in stress signals in the brain, which is good for mental health and cardiovascular health. The article includes research about a study linking physical activity, imaging of brains to track activity related to stress, and records of cardiovascular events. This article on mental health reminds teachers that it is necessary to teach children about the health benefits of exercise. Teachers can incorporate movement and physical activities in the classroom to reduce the stress levels of students.

CNN. (2024, April 15). Exercise can reduce stress and lower risk of heart disease, study says. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/15/health/exercise-stress-heart-disease-study-wellness/index.html

Healthy Eating

elissadeenis — 2024-04-23 21:36:04 UTC

This article on dietary recommendations for healthy eating from Today shares important tips for maintaining a healthy heart. Cardiologists explain how the foods we eat have such a big impact on our health. Choosing heart healthy options such as nuts, fruits, leafy greens, beets, yogurt and many more can be beneficial to your health. The article describes how and why these foods are beneficial. In the PK-4th grade classrooms, teachers can inform students about making healthy choices when we eat. Teachers can help students understand which foods are healthy and why it is important to consume them.

Today. (2023, October 27). The 11 best heart-healthy foods for your diet. Today. https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/heart-healthy-foods-rcna122367

Safety & Preventing Unintentional Injury

elissadeenis — 2024-04-23 21:57:06 UTC

This article on food safety from PBS NewsHour examines the issues of lead-contaminated applesauce pouches. These pouches were discovered in October of 2023, as health officials were performing routine blood lead level screenings. The FDA confirmed that the cinnamon applesauce pouches were highly contaminated, which posed serious threats to children who consumed them. The lead levels can cause lowered IQ and mental and behavioral problems. This article on food safety reminds teachers that it is necessary to teach children about the dangers of contamination and its impacts on our health. Students can become aware of issues with food handling and the serious effects they may have.

PBS NewsHour. (2024, January 21). Lead-contaminated applesauce pouches expose issues with food safety oversight. PBS. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/lead-contaminated-applesauce-pouches-expose-issues-with-food-safety-oversight

Personal Health & Wellness

elissadeenis — 2024-04-23 22:09:29 UTC

This article on skin cancer/sun safety from CDC Newsroom explains how to protect your skin from the sun. Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet light rays, which can damage skin cells. This article provides ways to be safe in the sun such as staying in the shade, wearing protective clothing, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. There are also sun safety tips for schools and employees, which can be helpful to minimize the risk of harm from the sun. In the PK-4th grade classrooms, teachers can share sun safety tips with students and encourage students to be safe in the sun. Understanding the risks of too much exposure to the sun and applying sun safety tips can benefit children's health and wellness.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Sun Safety. CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety.htm

Preventing Tobacco Use

elissadeenis — 2024-04-24 00:24:54 UTC

This article on national efforts to curtail tobacco use from CNN News explains the national concern of menthol tobacco. A partnership of civil rights and medical groups are suing the US Food and Drug Administration because it has not taken action to ban menthol cigarettes, which have serious harmful effects. A ban was expected last year when the FDA stated that the issue was a "top priority", but failed to do so. Menthol cigarettes have killed many Americans and is a critical issue that remains a leading cause of death and disease. This article on tobacco use reminds teachers that it is necessary to teach children about civil rights protecting the health of Americans. Students can understand the reasoning behind lawsuits and why organizations want to take actions to ban and prevent harmful tobacco products.

CNN. (2024, April 2). Lawsuit challenges FDA's ban on menthol tobacco products. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/02/health/menthol-tobacco-fda-lawsuit/index.html

Death/Grief/Loss

elissadeenis — 2024-04-30 22:25:10 UTC

This article on the stages of grief from CBS News highlights two parents who lost their son and turned their grief into community empowerment. Their son was a Sacramento high school football coach and was killed outside of a nightclub. They spoke about the loss of their son being "life-changing", as they went through the various stages of grief. Since his death, his parents have been pushing to adopt safety measures through the Najee's Law Initiative. This article on grief reminds teachers that it is necessary to teach children about the various stages of grief. Students can become aware of what people may go through during a time of loss and how it can be used as strength and empowerment for positive changes.

CBS News. (2023, June 21). Parents of slain Sacramento high school football coach aim to turn grief into community empowerment. Retrieved from https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/parents-of-slain-sacramento-high-school-football-coach-aim-to-turn-grief-into-community-empowerment/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h

Intentional Injury & Violence

elissadeenis — 2024-04-30 23:09:44 UTC

This article on gun safety/policy from CBS News describes how two women come together to provide a solution for gun violence using safety classes. They taught accident prevention and gun safety to children and their parents during an event called "See Us at the Range". During this event, families learn how to properly handle and store a firearm by using safety gear and practice gear. The women want to provide resources and open conversations to educate the community. Teachers can help students understand how learning and training for safety situations can be done. Students can understand they can learn skills to be safe in unsafe situations.

CBS News. (2024, April 11). 2 women create gun safety program to teach children and parents in Philadelphia's Spring Garden. Retrieved from https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/2-women-onori-ajong-benzii-diaz-gun-safety-children-parents-philadelphias-spring-garden/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h

Trauma

elissadeenis — 2024-04-30 23:32:36 UTC

This article on the types of trauma children and families may experience and what teachers need to know to support all families and children from NEA News explains how educators use their own trauma to support students in a crisis. In the classroom, educators can offer empathy and perseverance when helping students who are experiencing traumatic events. This article mentions how educators can use their own experiences to build relationships and trust with students, and to notice changes to look for in students that may signal trauma. In the PK-4th grade classrooms, teachers can understand how to help students facing troubles. Educators can get to know their students, let students know your stories to create understanding, and understand students in crisis can not focus.

National Education Association. (2023, May 4). Educators use own trauma to support students in crisis. NEA Today. Retrieved from https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/educators-use-own-trauma-support-students-crisis