Today's school children practice running for their lives — but there are better ways to keep students safe from shooters
A new initiative by the National Academies has been initiated to assess the effects of active shooter drills on student health and well-being and to determine best practices in preparing schools to respond to threats of violence.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month: 17 ways to take action and make a difference
With events, screenings, activities, and more, Suicide Prevention Month catalyzes us to learn more, seek help, offer support, and open our hearts and minds to vulnerable conversations.
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Your guide to September's major awareness months, weeks, and days
The ultimate calendar of September’s awareness days, national months, and more...
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Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days... if people understand what they mean
Humidity doesn’t just make you feel sticky and uncomfortable — it also creates extra dangerous conditions on hot days.
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Stroke survivors may be saddled with an invisible disability known as spatial neglect — but a simple treatment offers significant improvement
Instead of living for months or years with visible or hidden disabilities, stroke survivors can take advantage of new techniques of advanced rehabilitation to improve their function and freedom.
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