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School set to get a new playground

School set to get a new playground

By James Logan Healthy Eagle reporters | Monkey bars, swings, and slides are on the wish list of James Logan Elementary third graders for the new school playground being planned by The School District of Philadelphia.  Staff members for The Trust for Public Land...
Get up and move! It’s good for your heart

Get up and move! It’s good for your heart

By Chester Charter Scholars Academy Healthy Highlights reporters | A recent survey of 18 reporters revealed that half the students did heart-healthy exercises at least 60 minutes a day.  However, five reporters said they did little or no physical activity on...
Get off the couch and be active

Get off the couch and be active

By DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal reporters | Walk up some stairs. Go outside and play. Find a sport you enjoy. Dance. Students and staff at The DePaul Catholic School dive into some of the ways they get exercise and the benefits that come from adding more...
Exercise can put kids in a positive mood

Exercise can put kids in a positive mood

By Chester Charter Scholars Academy Healthy Highlights reporters | “Exercise can make you feel good and have energy,” Ms. Nikolaou said. Healthy Highlights recently interviewed several staff members about their exercise routines and how exercise can benefit kids. Ms....

Get enough sleep to be at your best

By Cole Manor Healthy Comet reporters | Cole Manor School Nurse Mrs. Cleary says there are no benefits to a lack of sleep.  When kids don’t get enough sleep, they can feel grumpy and have headaches, she recently told the Healthy Comet staff. They also can have...