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Good Morning, Nurses! |
If you're staring at your closet this morning, unsure of what to wear, here’s an easy choice—pick purple! 💜
Today is Epilepsy Awareness Day, a time to support the 1 in 26 people who will develop epilepsy in their lifetime, and to recognize the neuro nurses who are on the front lines of their care. These nurses are critical in seizure management and improving their patients’ quality of life.
Since purple is the official color of epilepsy awareness, wear it proudly today to support patients and the neuro nurses making an impact. Thank you for all that you do!
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Today's Top Beats |
🧬 Anti-Aging
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😴 Trivia
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HANDOFF |
Civil War Nurse Honored |
In honor of Women’s History Month, local historical societies held a tribute at Lindenwood Cemetery for Civil War nurse and Fort Wayne, IN, native Helena Wolff. Recognized by Presidents Lincoln and Grant for her bravery, Wolff served in military hospitals during the war. City Councilman Geoff Paddock proclaimed March 22, 2025, as ‘Helena Wolff Day’ to honor her
legacy. The DAR Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter is also nominating Wolff for a Women in American History award.
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Fermented Food May Be Good for Mental Health |
Fermented foods rich in probiotics, such as yogurt, kimchi, and miso, may help reduce anxiety and depression by supporting a healthy gut microbiome, which influences brain function and mood, a new study suggests. Specifically, the probiotics help regulate neurotransmitters, reduce inflammation, and modulate activity in the amygdala, a brain region involved in processing stress and
emotions. While the study (and others) show fermented foods can help stabilize mood, experts stress they aren’t a substitute for mental health treatment.
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The Latest Anti-Aging Craze |
People will probably never stop chasing ways to preserve their youth, but most anti-aging “treatments” recommended over the years haven’t panned out. Will that be true for the latest NAD+ infusions trend? Learn more about the coenzyme NAD+ and why it’s attracted so much attention for slowing aging. But instead of infusions, you can also boost NAD+ levels naturally through sports activity, reduced sugar, and healthy foods like edamame, avocado, broccoli, cucumber, cabbage, and tomato.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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The U.S. happiness ranking on the World Happiness Report 2025—its lowest score yet. Click here to see the global rankings. Can you guess which country ranked #1?
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH NURSE KEL |
Today’s Trivia Topics |
Surprise! I’m back with another bonus round of trivia! I’ve got a few more head-scratchers that have to do with sleep (and our usual lack of it.) To find the answers to the questions, click on the emojis at the start of each question.
😴 During what time period do we have the most deep stages of sleep? (Hint: is it the first hours we’re asleep or the last few hours we’re asleep?)
😴 At what times during the day do we feel the most tired?
😴 Approximately what percentage of people dream in color?
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Kelly McClure, MLS, BSN, RN, is a nursing school instructor for LPNs and
RNs at Ehove Career Center in northeast Ohio. She is also TNB’s resident trivia guru.
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Work and Parenting: Two Full-Time Roles |
Discover how working parents can navigate the work-family rollercoaster.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Hats Off |
Dog lovers will appreciate this cute scrub cap!
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BREAK ROOM |
Surprising OR Tunes |
You would not believe what this surgeon listens to while getting prepped for surgery. For all you OR nurses out there, what is your music of choice when the patient is under?
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