So summer vacation time is here! Yippee! Now that you have more free time on your hands, show your heart you care and focus on the health of your heart this summer! *Give your heart a workout: Try brisk walking, running, cycling or swimming this summer, and limit your screen time! *Skip or limit…
A best friend is one that will help you cope with traumas, loss, or death of a loved one. They make you smile and feel good about yourself too.ย Best friends should even encourage you to change or avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits.ย Be the kind of friend who stands up for the Play Hard, Live…
Your June survey is ready, folks…4 questions about exercise…fitness…working out…physical activity, whatever you want to call it. And your prize for participation if yours is the lucky name that is selected will be a Play Hard, Live Clean prize package that includes a travel blanket, thermos, shirt, and a yard game. Last month we only…
The Play Hard, Live Campaign has winners all around to kick off the month of June. First of all, our PHLC scholarship winners at Northern High School and Southern High School were announced at each school’s Awards Assembly. The winner of the $500 scholarship at Northern was Madilynn Magruder and at Southern was Zhou Dong.…
It is that time of year when the sun is shining and your skin needs protected. Wear a hat, sunglasses and use sunscreen when you are outdoors.ย When the sun is the strongest, seek shade and when possible reapply sunscreen, drink water and stay hydrated. Physical activity is important for your health and so is…
Go for a walk Go hiking Jog around the block or on a trail Walk your dog It is recommended by the CDC that children and adolescents be active for at least 60 minutes every day. “Following these guidelines can contribute to overall health, and decrease the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease,…
As the school year is ending maybe its time to make some new goals for yourself.ย The future is right in front of you and having a good plan and goals may help you be succeful. To make sure your goals are clear and reachable, each one should be: Specific (simple, sensible, significant). Measurable…
COVID-19 has definitely opened our eyes to just how important having a strong immune system can be! Your immune system fights off disease for you. But what can you do for your immune system? From what you eat to how much sleep you get, there are lots of ways to keep your immune system healthy-so…
Starting today your challenge is to get 60 minutes of physical activity for 10 days within this month. Enjoy a walk or run on your favorite trail, ride a bike, go to the park, shoot hoops, jump on a trampline, play baseball or softball, lift weights.ย Choosing to be physically active will help you feel…