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Nursing’s role in lifestyle medicine

American Nurse

LM addresses the root causes of disease with the clinical outcome goal of health restoration, according to the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), the organization that educates, equips, and supports the certification of nurses, physicians, and other clinicians in the specialty. 2019; 393(10184):1958-72. October 2021.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Alcohol Consumption & the Cancer Connection

The Relentless School Nurse

In 2019 alone, approximately 96,730 cancer cases were linked to alcohol use, with 42,400 cases in men and 54,330 in women. A 2019 survey revealed that only 45% of Americans recognized alcohol consumption as a risk factor for cancer, compared to much higher awareness of other risks like radiation exposure (91%) and tobacco use (89%).

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Tips for thriving–not just surviving–on the night shift

American Nurse

A subgroup of clinical nurses conducted a literature review to identify core topics that promote well-being, and to develop a resource for night shift team members. This suggests that increased carbohydrate and caloric load in the morning and reduced intake in the evening can lead to improved health outcomes. September 24, 2019.

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A warming planet and human health

American Nurse

Public awareness and engagement As nurses, were using the term climate breakdown to help raise public awareness and promote active engagement in climate-related issues that profoundly affect our health. Many people face greater risk of poor health outcomes just because of where they live.

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Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) & the Role of The Colorado Nurses Association

American Nurse

Politics, policies, and health outcomes are innately linked. Nurses in the United States are in a pivotal position to influence these cycles to reduce disparities and improve population health. This series will further examine specific determinants, health outcomes, and links with policy and legislation.

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Improving hypertension using virtual modalities

American Nurse

This preventable illness demands innovative strategies to improve health outcomes. Its use for managing chronic diseases such as HTN improves patient outcomes and can help decrease hospitalizations. Audrey Kizzie is a health promotion, disease prevention program manager in the Department of Veteran Affairs.

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What the Pandemic Taught Us About the Changing Role of Nurses

Diversity Nursing

Nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners have a core focus on promoting optimal health, not only caring for the sick but also providing guidance to assist in long-term health. This model of care forms a partnership between nurse and patient with a focus on promoting ongoing health in addition to treating illness.