Powdered Get Up and Go

The next time you think about grabbing powdered caffeine, do you know all of the consequences? Check out the story here: http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/02/health/powdered-caffeine-warning/index.html

Sleep Away

Sleep is always important! Check out what could happen if you don’t get enough sleep: http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/31/health/not-enough-sleep-common-cold/index.html

This is your child’s brain on reading – CNN.com

When parents read to their children the difference shows in children’s behavior and academic performance. The difference also shows in their brain activity.

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Back to school: What kids are most anxious about is … – CNN.com

Remember that butterflies-in-the-belly feeling around the first day of school? Here’s what kids today are nervous about when returning to class.

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Bullet-Proof Babies

India is getting new incubators, and they’re bullet-proof! Check out the story here: http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/25/health/india-bulletproof-incubator-premature-babies/index.html

Hospitals work on allowing patients to actually sleep – CNN.com

A trend to improve patients’ chances of getting a good night’s sleep in hospitals involves less interruptions, new quiet-hour restrictions and other rules.

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Solar Panel Future

Are solar panels the right thing for you? Google is designing a program to help you answer that question. Check it out: http://money.cnn.com/2015/08/17/technology/google-project-sunroof/index.html

Space-grown vegetables: Astronauts chow down on lettuce – CNN.com

A special treat is on the menu for NASA astronauts on the International Space Station — lettuce grown onboard the space station.

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School Gardens

A program called REAL School Gardens is working with schools all over to get gardens going in schools and working with teachers to develop lesson plans based around being outdoors. The gardens are proving to get kids more excited about being at school. Check out the story http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/14/health/healthy-school-gardens/index.html

Final Stretch!

Today is the last day before we ship off to Colorado! Looking forward to the show!