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Registration now open for ‘Walk for Wellness,’ key fundraiser for PUSD Wellness Center
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The event, co-chaired by Nicki Gilbert and KeriAnne Hohener, will take place during the week of Sept 20-26.Featured in Category
I studied people who think leisure is a waste of time – here’s what I found
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The belief that leisure is wasteful is deeply entrenched in some cultures, and is prevalent in the U.S.Education
Teens in California worry about COVID-19, grades, climate change, racial injustice
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Academic performance was the top concern, but was closely followed by worry about catching COVID-19, and wildfires and drought.COVID-19
Students suffered deep, and unequal, mental health impacts during the pandemic, report finds
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The report is the second in a three-part series that "aims to provide a definitive account of the best available evidence on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected America’s students."California
Mental health toll of wildfire smoke largely a mystery
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While there are studies on people whose lives are directly impacted by fires, researchers know less about the longer term impact of wildfire smoke exposure on other populations.Featured in Category
Swimming gives your brain a boost – scientists don’t know yet why
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Although the leap from studies in rats to humans is substantial, research suggests a clear cognitive benefit from swimming across all ages.California
Latest ‘menstrual equity’ bill would require California’s public colleges to provide period products
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Students pushing for AB 367 want to break through taboos surrounding a matter of basic hygiene, and point out that many low-income students suffer from “period poverty."Around Town
Wellness Center seeks sponsors for annual fundraising walk
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"Walk for Wellness" is an accessible, inclusive, and socially-distanced event to be held September 20-26.Bay Area
