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Blue light from electronics disturbs sleep, especially for teenagers
The Washington Post The pervasive glow of electronic devices may be an impediment to a good night’s sleep. That’s particularly noticeable now, when families are adjusting to early wake-up times for school. Teenagers can find it especially hard...
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Mom’s Harness Invention Gives Kids a Chance to Walk
A harness called Firefly Upsee is helping children with Cerebral Palsy walk. The Upsee was invented by a mother whose son has Cerebral Palsy. The Upsee from Firefly is a harness that attaches to an adult and allows a child with motor impairment to...
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Gerber’s 2022 Baby Raises Awareness of Limb Differences
Meredith and John Slish got a huge surprise on the Today show when their daughter Isa was announced as the winner of the 2022 Gerber Photo contest. As the new Chief Growing Officer, baby Isa will get a $25,000 cash prize and melt hearts across...
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Careers in Nursing: Why Choose Home Care Nursing
Nurses have many career pathways and job opportunities, from hospitals to nursing homes to insurance companies to med spas. Home health is often an overlooked or unknown career pathway. When people think of home care nursing, they often think of...
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Modern Miracles: Gemini Untwined Separates Conjoined Twins
This week we want to highlight the incredible story of Brazilian twins conjoined at the head, who were separated in a groundbreaking surgery that involved virtual reality. According to the BBC, three-year-old twins, Bernardo and Arthur Lima were...
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Nonspeaking Valedictorian Delivers Powerful Commencement Address
The Rollins College class of 2022 witnessed a remarkable valedictorian speech from Elizabeth Bonker. Bonker has autism and is nonverbal, but delivered an uplifting valedictorian speech through her text-to-speech computer, which “unlocked my...
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