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Did you know that your smartphone can help to detect skin cancer?
Click the link below to learn more:
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FYI – May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
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Blue Light: What You Should Know
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In a recent Wirecutter Newsletter, I read “Staring at a device that emits blue light for too long at night might cause your body to suppress melatonin production, keeping you alert for longer.”
These topics can get pretty “nerdy“, so I am just going to give you some bullet points about Blue Light.
According to the website source, blue light is everywhere. For example, Sun, Cell phones, TV’s Tablets etc.
However, using these devices in the evening before bed, is not helpful for a restful night sleep because they might suppress melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone in your body that plays a role in sleep. It increases when it is dark and decreases when it is light.
Continue readingMarch is Women’s History Month
The video below is about one of our Great Woman Icons during the Civil Rights Movement.
Learn more about 2024 Women’s History Month at the links below.
Toolkit: https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/Tool-Kits_.pdf
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH ‘ORIGINS’
There’s always a lot of ‘History‘ available during the month of February regarding Black History, the contributions, and culture. FYI- Ava Duvernay‘s film – Origin*.
*Source of excerpt below – https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/origin-movie-review-2023
“Origin” aims to link the violent repercussions of American slavery to the horrific crimes of the Holocaust to India’s degrading caste system in a narrative that combines gnawing grief with a cyclical sense of history.
But do you know how Black History Month started and when? Are you aware that it was as long ago as 1915?
Below is an excerpt from the History Website
“The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.”
The History Channel has an in-depth report, which you can acquaint yourself and your families with at the link below.
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month
KWANZAA Principles and Websites
The first day of Kwanzaa is celebrated on December 26 and the last day of the Kwanzaa celebration is January 1.
Below are some websites which provide a description and explanation of Kwanzaa and the celebration principles.
Native American Heritage Websites and Books
It’s Native American Heritage Month.
As I surfed the www, I was delighted to find some interesting websites for your entertainment and education. Take a look when you find a moment to learn about the importance of this history to the USA.
Books by Native American Authors
https://www.culturalsurvival.org/news/11-books-native-american-authors-add-your-reading-list
Cultural Survival
https://www.culturalsurvival.org/issues
20 Best Books by Native Americans now:
https://www.rd.com/list/native-american-books/
Smithsonian Free Sessions
Foundations for Transforming Teaching and Learning about Native Americans
https://www.edx.org/learn/teaching-strategies/the-smithsonian-institution-foundations-for-transforming-teaching-and-learning-about-native-americans
Knowledge is Power 🙂
BACK TO SCHOOL DEALS: Refurbished Laptops & Tablets
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The cost of supplying children with school equipment nowadays, which often includes a laptop, or tablet, can be expensive. However, there are some options you may want to consider before shelling out those after-tax dollars.
First check the do’s and don’ts at the link below.
https://lifehacker.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-buying-a-refurbished-laptop-1847317444
Then view the link which has information about the best buys for refurbished laptops.
https://www.bestproductsreviews.com/search/best-refurbished-laptops
For Tablets use the link below:
I hope this is helpful 🙂
Climate Action Apps for Climate Future Wellness
When you find a moment listen to my podcast about how we can be involved in some small way to make a difference for our families and their futures on planet Earth.
Join and have an impact on making a difference with the Climate Action Now movement.
Choose to make a difference by making a choice. Read about other climate change apps at the link below:
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/climate-change-environmental-apps,review-2377.html
BENEFITS – download the pdf
Climate Action Now – Team and Information
https://www.climateactionnow.com/partners-projects/
JUNETEENTH PODCASTS & VIDEOS
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News about the White House Juneteenth Celebration can be found at the link below.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/06/07/white-house-announces-juneteenth-concert/
All the best in Wellness!
FEBRUARY 2023 Black History Month Connections
Learn more about Black History at the link below.
https://www.blackhistorymonth.gov/exhibits-and-collections/
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Additional source website: https://www.blackhistorymonth.gov/
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