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03/04/2019 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Another toll of “teaching to the test” – New study shows educators’ chronic stress is worse in spring, during mandated, standardized testing season

The teaching profession remains one of the most stressful jobs in the United States, researchers from the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) in Centre County, Pennsylvania and University of Virginia say. As a matter of fact, New York City, New York-based life insurance company MetLife Inc. has indicated that the increase in stress that teachers […]

02/17/2019 / By Rita Winters

The mental and emotional benefits of healthier food: Study finds children who eat well are happier, have better self-esteem, are less likely to get bullied than their peers

Healthy food consumption is highly associated with good health. This has been validated by various scientific literature: Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals results in healthier bodies and a means to prevent disease, and eating too much junk food and fast food cause obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. A study published in BMC Public Health found […]

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