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The Human Body

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Stay Cool

April 6, 2023

Temperatures are rising. “We’re seeing the hottest summers in recorded history, multiple years in a row,” Dr. Grant Lipman told TIME. He’s an emergency doctor. It’s more important than ever to know how to keep cool. Being really hot is…

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Feeling the Heat

April 6, 2023

Summer is just around the corner! In the summer, days are longer and temperatures are higher. When you spend time outside, you will experience the hot weather. There are many ways your body reacts to heat and sun. Read about…

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A Focus on Eyes

December 15, 2020

Eyes are like cameras. They see the world around us. They send images to the brain. Take a closer look to learn about our incredible eyes. Colorful Eyes Look in a mirror. What color are your eyes? Eyes can be…

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Eye Chart

December 15, 2020

Look at the diagram. It shows the different parts of an eye. The parts work together to help a person see. The CORNEA has no color. It is clear. Light hits the cornea first. The IRIS is the colored part…

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Let's Feel Good!

November 24, 2020

It’s important to keep your body and mind healthy. Here are a few ways you can take care of yourself. Wash your hands. Wash your hands often. Use soap and warm water. Washing your hands will help keep you from…

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Be Happy!

November 24, 2020

Feeling blue? There are things you can do to feel happier. Try these tips to cheer yourself up. You can do these things every day. They will help you feel better. And that feeling might last longer than you expect.…

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The Key to Happiness

September 10, 2020

One night, Christine Carter and her young daughter were making a list. They called it “Three Good Things of the Day.” While braiding Carter’s hair, her daughter said, “Mom, this is going to be one of my three good things.”…

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Get Happy Now

September 10, 2020

Take deep belly breaths. Breathe in through your nose. Exhale through your mouth. Focus on your breath. Do something kind for others. Helping other people will make you feel good. That’s because you are making a change in the world.…

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