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Attention Teachers: If you would like to receive the Kid's Health page, along with educational supplements for classroom use, contact Stacyk@monroenews.com

Breathing Easy- 8/10/2005

A healthy set of lungs should look pink and feel spongy...


It’s on television, in the movies and even in your local restaurant. It’s cigarette smoke. Just what does it do to your lungs?

Ten-year-old Alex Roman (left) and 9-year-old Giancarlo Latta, both fourth-graders from Ann Arbor, were part of a program at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor called Healthy Hearts 101 that teaches kids around Michigan about the effects of smoking.

To help kids understand what happens to the lungs when a person smokes, a pig’s lung — it looks a lot like a human’s lung — was given chemicals similar to cigarette chemicals. The end result? The pig’s lung was gross: black and hard in some places, white and stiff in others. Ewwww.

A great set of lungs is a smoke-free set of lungs

For the parents

 


Braces aren't just for a pretty smile- 6/14/2005

Today's Kids Health is in PDF format. Click here to download it

 

 


The building blocks of you- 5/10/2005

The mystery of DNA

 

 


Kids! Say no to Drugs - 4/12/2005

Need a reason???

About Drugs

More than just say 'No"

Try this: A contract
Together with a trusted adult (such as the one with whom you are reading), make a contract describing your decision about drugs and the actions you will take when you are confronted with drugs. Create your own, or copy the one below. At the end, both you and the adult you chose should sign it.


The Sense of Smell - 3/08/2005

Smells Funny

 

 

 

You’ve got guts - 2/08/2005

From food to nutrients

 

 

 

Just a germ - 1/11/2005

Tiny microbes play big roles in health

 

 

 

Brrrring on the snow - 12/14/2004

Kids tips for staying warm in the winter weather.

 

 

 

Get Movin - 11/12/2004

Exercise is Important

Towel Tug of war

Sitting Sit-ups

Rubber Band Arm Curls


Ghosts, Goblins and Healthy Kids- 10/12/2004

It's all about the Candy

Dress the Part

Try This!


Catching Zzz - 9/14/2004

Get your Sleep; it helps you grow

 

 


Special Kids, Incredible Abilities- 8/10/2004

Special Kids, Incredible Abilities
These kids don't let disabilities get in their way.

 

What is a Disability?


Catching rays safely- 7/13/2004

Catching rays safely
When summer's sun gets too hot.

 


Springtime allergies- 4/13/2004
April showers bring May sneezes
See those green buds on the tree?

Cold or Allergy?
Don't know whether a cold virus or allergen caused your sniffles? Ask yourself these questions.

Did you know?


SEEING IS BELIEVING- 3/9/2004

Seeing is believing
If you wear glasses, you know how cool they are.

Myopia and Hyperopia
Myopia and hyperopia are the leading causes of bad eyesight.

Do you need glasses?
To know if your eyes could use a little bit of help, ask yourself these questions.

Glossary

COLD WEAHTER DEFENCE - 2/10/2004
Boy, it's cold outside
Punxsutawney Phil says there are five more weeks of winter to go. And the best defense, as they say, is a good offense - In other words, lots of warm clothing.

Take the quiz!


CAVITY ALERT - 1/13/2004
Cavity alert
Learn the facts about plaque and prevent tooth decay
Cavity culprits
Did you know?

HAND WASHING - 12/9/2003
Hand washing
Hand washing quiz
Here is a quiz about germs and hand-washing.
How to properly wash your hands
Don't Forget!
Here are some important times to remember to wash your hands.

HEAD LICE - 11/11/2003

Who's afraid of big bad Lice?
How to stop lice from making themselves at home on your head

Lice quiz
Test your knowledge

Blood suckers
Can you spot the louse?


BIKE SAFETY - 10/15/2003
Bike safety
The safe, cool way to ride your bike
Helmet quiz
Test your bike safety knowledge

Inside your brain
Why is your brain so important? Your brain controls everything your body does