by nurblogadmin | Jan 19, 2016 | Awareness
We used to call it “cabin fever” when I was growing up in Michigan. We would hear of its prevalence especially “up north,” which was how we referred to the Upper Peninsula. It wasn’t until the early 1980s (way after my childhood) that the condition was recognized by...
by nurblogadmin | May 20, 2015 | Awareness
Stress is an inevitable part of life. However, stress and its effects may be more prevalent among certain populations, such as college students. This may be due to stressors caused by a significant number of new experiences that happen nearly all at once. Going to...
by nurblogadmin | Apr 28, 2015 | Awareness
In 2013, Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) went live with Every Kid Healthy Week, which is held the last week of April. Nationwide, school nurses and administrators are incorporating physical activity, nutrition, and education within their schools to improve wellness....
by nurblogadmin | Feb 13, 2015 | Awareness
What better month to celebrate heart health than February; the month of Valentines, love and cupid! It is not only the time for romance, chocolate and roses but also a time to remind us of the importance of heart health. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention...
by nurblogadmin | Aug 29, 2013 | Awareness
Our current research in workplace bullying suggests that it’s language that may be at the root of the success or failure of a bully’s efforts. Moreover, that success may be tied as much to the patterns of stress and intonation in the words as to the words,...
