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Back to School with Ryerson University: Fitness Tips for Busy Students

Tips on how to maximize your workouts during the busy school year.

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BU Sargent College Ergonomic Expert Asks Students ‘What’s in Your Backpack?’

Dr. Karen Jacobs, a Boston University Sargent College occupational therapy professor and former president of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), will be conducting “weigh-ins” at a Boston area school to ensure that the weight of kids’ backpacks exceeds no more than 10% of their body weight. This annual event helps educate children, parents, school administrators, teachers, and the community about the serious health problems associated with wearing a backpack incorrectly.

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Back-to-School: Value of Joining Campus Groups for First-Year Students

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Orientation week is a great way for students not only to connect with other students, but also a way to find out about the plethora of events and activities universities have to offer. However, it can be overwhelming for some students who are trying to figure out if they sign should up for a slew of clubs and load up their calendar in their first year, or just wait until next year.

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Back to School Tips: Finding a Part-Time Job

Tips from Ryerson University's Career Development and Employment Centre on finding a part-time job.

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They Had a Fever and the Only Prescription Was More Cowbell

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Ryerson University students unofficially break Guinness World Record for largest cow-bell ensemble.

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Backpacks Can Mean Backaches for Back-to-Schoolers

Millions of children returning to school this fall will struggle under the weight of an overstuffed backpack, putting themselves at risk of injury, according to Dr. Joshua Hyman, director of orthopedic surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.

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The ABC's of Having a Healthy School Year

The first day of school always requires preparations -- notebooks, pens and a new set of clothes. But don't forget to prepare for your child's health, says Dr. Joan Bregstein, a physician in the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. Dr. Bregstein provides parents and caregivers with tips to help their kids get a smart start to the academic year.

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All Grown Up and Gone for Good? Advice on Empty-Nest Syndrome From NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Physicians

Your high school graduate is off to college to embark on a newly independent life. But they're not the only one making a transition: parents too face emotional and lifestyle adjustments. With advice on empty-nest syndrome and the college transition, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital physicians offer expert tips for parents and children on topics including redecorating your child's room, credit cards, keeping in touch and more.

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School Year Means Sleep Challenges for Kids of All Ages

It’s back to school time, which means homework, after-school activities and, many parents hope, more regular bedtime routines. APA asked child sleep expert Joseph A. Buckhalt, PhD, five questions about sleep.

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Pediatrician Offers Advice on Battling Back-to-School Bugs

How sick is too sick for school? What should parents do when face-to-face with a child who wakes up with a cold, fever or upset stomach? A pediatrician from UMDNJ-SOM tells what to look for, what to do and when to call the doctor.

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