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7 tips for preparing children for school

This will help them feel validated for their concern. If they or someone they know is being treated poorly, let them know it is a good thing to do something about ... There are many ways parents and educators can help children get off to a good start at
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2017/01/19/7-tips-for-preparing-children-for-school.html
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6 ways politics "trumps" health in America

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue reversed Obama-era rules for healthy school lunches, saying, “It doesn’t do any good if nutritious meals wind up in the trash can.”.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2018/07/17/6-ways-politics-trumps-health-in-america.html
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COVID-19 risk on public transport: What we can learn from overseas

While these steps are important, surely we need advice beyond general instructions to “practise good hygiene” and “use disinfectant wipes”? ... Buses were then used to move medical staff and deliver goods.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/03/20/covid-19-risk-on-public-transport-what-we-can-learn-from-overseas.html
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Dentists admit feeling pressured to offer unnecessary treatments

Most private dentists in Australia earn their wage linked to how much treatment they provide. So this fee-for-service model provides an incentive for them to provide more treatment, rather than less.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/11/03/dentists-admit-feeling-pressured-to-offer-unnecessary-treatments.html
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How banks can win public trust back

Image: iStock. Commonwealth Bank has released its corporate responsibility report, chock-full of good deeds: advancing gender equity in its employment policies; promoting ethical and transparent business practices; supporting environmentally
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2017/08/25/how-banks-can-win-public-trust-back.html
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Impact of obesity on COVID-19 symptoms

There is much more that needs to be done to take on the challenge of obesity on a community level, but the UK strategy is a good start.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/07/31/impact-of-obesity-on-covid-19-symptoms.html
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How Australia can help America rebuild

Necessity is the mother of invention and the US stands as a good example of pursuing high net benefit interventions such as decongesting and debottlenecking existing infrastructure.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2016/11/16/how-australia-can-help-america-rebuild.html
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Health Check: the low-down on standing desks

It may even cause premature death. The good news is that being physically active offers some protection against the harms of sitting; research shows standing or replacing sitting time with the
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2015/08/19/health-check--the-low-down-on-standing-desks.html
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3 horse-racing myths busted for the Melbourne Cup

The good news is that with advances in research and veterinary medicine, catastrophic injury rates will decrease over time.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2016/10/31/3-horse-racing-myths-busted-for-the-melbourne-cup.html
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How to rock white sneakers without eco-guilt

self-reported, so it’s a good idea to look up their ratings as well). ... Have some good quality sneakers you just aren’t wearing? Take them to your nearest op shop or check out Shoes for Planet Earth to make a donation.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2017/12/14/how-to-rock-white-sneakers-without-eco-guilt.html