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Why being a sleepyhead isn’t good

Why being a sleepyhead isn’t good

By La Salle Academy Healthy News reporters | Getting enough sleep is important for students to be successful in school, experts say. La Salle Academy staff members agree, according to recent interviews with Healthy News reporters.  Mary L. Gavin, a medical doctor...
School staff talk about how they stay active

School staff talk about how they stay active

By James Lowell Healthy Lion reporters | “Take care of your body because you only have one,” said Lowell Elementary School Nurse Katie Koryat.  In interviews with Healthy Lion reporters, Nurse Katie, Dr. Chorneiko (Dr. C, student-based teacher leader), and Ms....
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...