Eighth-grade twins and their mom talk about how parents, teachers and administrators can help students have an easier transition when they need to change schools. Falls are a serious health concern as we age. A doctor shares how time on a yoga mat can help prevent those injuries. And a music critic makes a case for opera as a great form of entertainment for anyone.
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Students And Mom Share What Could Make Transitions Between Schools Easier
In our ongoing look at student turnover, a mom and her eighth-grade twin boys share what it was like switching schools between second and third grade. They suggest what parents, teachers and administrators can do to help ease that transition.
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Using Yoga To Prevent Falls Among The Elderly
Every year, millions of people 65 and older fall. While most falls do not cause injuries, one out of five lead to serious ones, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Meanwhile, Wisconsin has one of the highest rates of death from unintentional falls in the nation.
As people consider what to do to prevent falls, one option might be yoga practice. A recent study published in Complementary Therapies in Therapy shows that the number of falls in older adults declined 48 percent in the six months after they began attending yoga classes compared to the six months prior. We talk with one of the researchers behind the study about it and learn about what’s next for research in this area.
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Opera For Everyone
An opera critic shares why she thinks opera is far from a dying art, and why everyone should give it a try.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Aquilla Battle Guest
- Nathan Battle Guest
- Nicholas Battle Guest
- Dr. Irene Hamrick Guest
- Vivien Schweitzer Guest
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