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The Conversation U.S. @ConversationUS Aug 14, 2020

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“Children tend to be more motivated to participate in sports when parents support their ability to make decisions about their participation.”

- Adam Annaccone, chief health and performance adviser, University of Texas at Arlington
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theconversation.com I’m an athletic trainer – here’s how to know when kids sports are too intense It can be tempting to ratchet up training intensity for kids in youth sports, but focusing on fun and letting them lead the way may ultimately be more rewarding.

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Schools across the country are cutting back on recess, even though research after research shows playtime is part of learning too. theconversation.com/i-research-pla…

theconversation.com I research play – and here’s why recess is much more important than just a fun break Offering daily recess to young children and teenagers alike can help strengthen students’ executive functioning skills, focus and creativity, among other benefits.

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Nearly $3 billion has been pledged to fight Ebola in Congo, but the money isn’t translating into supplies and services fast enough.

The outbreak has already killed nearly 5,000 people across five countries. Here are lessons from a doctor who helped fight
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theconversation.com Delayed international support has hampered efforts to contain and treat Ebola in the Democratic... An epidemiologist who was on the ground during the 2014-16 Ebola outbreak examines the lessons that experience offers for the DRC.

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A mammogram can do more than screen for breast cancer. It can also reveal calcium buildup in breast arteries, which may be an early warning sign of heart disease.
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theconversation.com Mammograms can do more than detect breast cancer – they also offer important clues on heart health Calcium deposits on arteries, observed on a mammogram, can provide a useful nudge to check up on cardiovascular health.