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‘We grow vegetables. Our vegetables grow students’

By Waliyyah and the AMY Northwest Healthy Bulldog staff | We heard him before we saw him. Even though we were half asleep at 8:30 on a recent Monday morning,…
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Guess the name of the native plant

A plant is considered native when it has existed in a place for many years and was not introduced by people, according to the National Wildlife Federation. Try to match…
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Showing kindness is good for your health

By Holy Name Cub Reporters, Catholic Partnership Schools Healthy Courier | Mrs. Gattinella’s kindergarten Cub Reporters have learned that being a kind friend is also good for your health. Friends…
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Teachers explain how they deal with heat

By Adriel, Christopher, Luis, Chinwe, Cynthia, and Kayla, Catholic Partnership Schools Healthy Courier | Heat is something that affects people all over the world, especially during the spring and summer…
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Doctor says to limit screen time

By William Cramp Fit Flyer reporters | Be careful how much time you spend with your phone, laptop, and other devices, according to Dr. Dan Taylor, a pediatrician at St….
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Ask the expert: What’s anxiety?

William Rowen Healthy Roar reporters recently spoke with Mrs. Parker, Rowen school counselor, about anxiety and what people can do if they’re feeling anxious. This interview has been lightly edited…
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Teachers share love of gardening

By Hancock Healthy Times staff | Several Hancock teachers said they love to grow their own flowers and vegetables. Mr. Moskal, a fourth-grade teacher, said he has gardened year round…
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Making smart technology choices

By James Logan Healthy Eagle reporters | Using phones, tablets and other technology can be good or bad for you. It just depends on how you use it and how…
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Biking in Philly is getting easier

By Emlen Healthy Roar staff | You may have noticed a row of blue bikes at a pay station when you are in Philadelphia. Have you ever wondered why they…
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Ways to cut down on trash

By Inquiry Charter Healthy Owl Times reporters | About 50 extra-large bags are filled with trash every day at Inquiry Charter School, according to Mr. Jose Rodriguez, the custodial supervisor…
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Preserving forests in Africa helps everyone

By Inquiry Charter Healthy Owl Times reporters | When he was 12, Michael Stern started working as a volunteer at the Philadelphia Zoo, he recently told the Healthy Owl Times reporters. He grew to…
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Growing food on an urban farm

By William Rowen Healthy Roar staff | Levi Joynes Jr. said his favorite thing about being a farmer is seeing the looks on people’s faces when they buy his fruits…
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