Teen sleep and school start times in America spark debate
A columnist argues that early zero hour starts and misaligned sleep cycles harm teens and learning. Research shows later starts between 8 and 8:30 a.m. improve outcomes and mental health, while many schools push longer days with zero hour to fit increasing material. Kyra shares a personal glimpse of 6:02 a.m. wakeups and a 6:58 a.m. physics class.
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Wes
America
Kyra
Abraham Lincoln
NTH strategies to Deat back Heart disease
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The article outlines seven strategies from the American Heart Association to protect heart health, including regular cholesterol screening every five years, staying active with 150 minutes weekly and 300 minutes for weight loss, and consulting providers about lipid testing. It notes a finger stick cholesterol screening offered by LMH and directs readers to heart.org and lmh.org for details.
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The
American Heart Association
at _heart.org
AHA
LMH
Lmh.org
Flu season could peak this month say CDC officials
The flu is widespread across 43 states as the season advances with early, forceful spread. CDC experts warn the winter may be unusually severe due to a strain not covered by this year's vaccine, though the vaccine remains partly protective against other strains.
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CDC
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Michael Jhung
New York
California
Jhung
Eco friendly diet push angers beef industry panel urges plant focus
A USDA advisory panel may urge dietary guidelines to favor plant based foods over meat citing health and environmental gains. Draft recommendations describe a sustainable diet as more healthful with lower environmental impact and could affect My Plate guidance and school lunch programs.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Ing
U.S
Journal
Proceedings of
The
National Academy of Sciences
and Human Services
USDA
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Wes Crenshaw
Kyra Haas
Associated Press
Cde.gov
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