Our 2022 Book: How We Heal
Find out what experts say about how to deal with rocky friendships, stressful moments, and difficult experiences in life.
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Dealing with anxiety over climate change
Illustration by Victoria, 7th grade, La Salle Academy By Eleanor Emlen Healthy Roar reporters |...
Identifying and combating eco-anxiety
DePaul students interview Amia Hines (left). By DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal 8B...
Anxiety, and how to deal with it
Angelina, 8th grade, Catholic Partnership Schools By Inquiry Healthy Owl Times reporters |...
Book review: ‘Harlem Grown’
By William Rowen Healthy Roar reporters Harlem Grown By Tony Hillery Illustrated by Jessie...
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Avoiding plastic
Illustration from Pixabay By Jasmine, DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal | Even though plastic is...
A change agent
Illustration from Pixabay By Leiland, DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal | When I was younger, I...
Turn off the lights
Illustration by Aurora, 3rd grade, La Salle Healthy News By Eva, William Rowen Healthy Roar | [To...
Hike up a long path
Illustration by Toniya, 4th grade, Hancock Healthy Times By Starr, Hancock Healthy Times | A...
A walk for a brother
Illustration by Maddison, 4th grade, Hancock Healthy Times By Maddison, Hancock Healthy Times | My...
Walking instead
Illustration by Katherine, 4th grade, Cole Manor By Katherine, Cole Manor Healthy Comet | If I...
Safety struggles
By Yarilis, Catholic Partnership Schools Healthy Courier | I do enjoy walking but I don't do it...
A memorable fall walk
By Toniya, Hancock Healthy Times | My grandmother took me to Corn Cob Acres around October 22,...
Did You Know?
How do you stop a bloody nose?
A nosebleed can be an annoying result of dry winter air. To stop an occasional nosebleed, first sit up straight. Blow your nose to get any blood clots out, then pinch both of your nostrils closed for five to 10 minutes. (Talk to your doctor if your nosebleeds are frequent or hard to stop.) Source: Mayo Clinic
Why do I shiver when I'm cold?
When our body temperatures get too low, our bodies rapidly contract and relax our muscles in an effort to make us warm. That’s usually not enough to heat us up, though, so grab a hat and a sweater if you get chilly! Source: CHOP; Bon Secors
When will I stop growing?
We come in all shapes and sizes, and everyone will grow at different rates. But typically, girls reach their full height around age 15, and boys around age 16. Source: KidsHealth from Nemours
Talking To …
Jordan Mailata
Jordan Mailata, an offensive tackle with the Philadelphia Eagles, talked with student journalists about physical and mental healing on and off the field. He told them about “one of the toughest decisions” of his life—moving 10,000 miles away from friends and family to pursue a career in the NFL.
Tami Benton
It’s normal for kids to be sad or anxious, says Dr. Tami Benton. But those feelings can become a problem if they don’t go away. “We don’t label anxiety as a problem until it interferes with your ability to do the things you want to do. Same with sadness. It becomes a problem when that sadness stays.”
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