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A teacher donated her liver to save the life of a former student

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A teacher donated her liver to save the life of a former student
11
Jan

When five-year-old Ezra Toczek of Alden, New York, struggled with complications from progressive liver disease, his former kindergarten teacher, Carissa Fisher, became an unlikely hero. The 21-year-old teacher and member of the United States Air Force selflessly donated part of her liver, giving Ezra a second chance at life. The life-saving transplant was performed by […]

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Strength training early in life can ensure lifelong health and well-being for children and adolescents

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Strength training early in life can ensure lifelong health and well-being for children and adolescents
27
Nov

– Aren’t they a bit young for that? This is a question I heard regularly from parents when I recommended strength training to children I worked with, ranging in age from 6 to 18, in youth sports. In my four years as a strength and conditioning coach, I often received questions from parents about the […]

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