Let’s Talk about Birth Control
No but really, let’s get down to business. It’s no secret that talking about sex isn’t as controversial as it used to be, and because of that, birth control has become a normal thing in young adults’ lives. Birth control is discussed a little here and there, but it should be talked about more, especially […]
COVID-19 is an ongoing public health crisis that affects all parts of our lives. Many of us remain at home physical distancing from our friends, but that doesn’t mean you have to cut off all communication. You can safely socialize in ways that minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. Here are a few ways to […]
The Aftermath of a Vehicular Fatality: Picking up the Pieces It was November 19th, 2018. The leaves were changing, the temperatures were getting cooler, and I was finishing up midterms. Thanksgiving Break was in just a few days, and I was looking forward to Turkey Day with my family and friends. As I was getting […]
Fire, earthquakes, and other natural disasters seem to be multiplying every day. These events range from massive wildfires in California to hurricanes in Texas. Unexpected emergencies can strike at any time. How can you keep yourself, family, and friends safe in the event of an emergency? Be prepared. The American Red Cross has a motto […]
Self-confidence is something that is learned – no one is born with it. Lacking self-confidence is something that everyone experiences at some point. Even the confident looking person you pass on your way to class or on the street has had moments of self-doubt. But lacking self-confidence can have negative effects on your body and […]
Distance learning, work closures, and shutdowns of virtually everything recreational can make it difficult to stay physically, mentally, socially, and even spiritually healthy. Despite this, your health is, more than ever, of the utmost importance and there are many ways that the unfortunate consequences of these times can be turned into a blessing, even if […]
I first heard of High Sierra AHEC when I was in seventh grade attending AHEC’s Health Care Heroes Camp through the University of Nevada, Reno’s (UNR) Kids University summer camps. Little did I know then that High Sierra AHEC would have a profound impact on my educational and professional career. Currently, I’m a senior at […]
Making time for self-care routines and establishing good hygiene habits now are important for your future to improve your overall health and wellbeing as you become an adult. Practicing good, personal hygiene can help lower the risk for infections, disease, and various other medical conditions that may be caused by poor hygiene. It may seem […]
What is toxic positivity? First, let’s dissect this confusing topic. Have you ever come to someone with a really difficult feeling or story and their first response was, “But you have it so great!” or “Just look at the bright side!” You were experiencing toxic positivity, and I’m sure it didn’t feel super good. Toxic […]
As it turns out, the secret ingredient to good salmon is not Salmonella. Who would have thought? Bacteria are everywhere: They are on every surface you touch, on you, inside of you, in the air, and in places you would expect to be sterile, like outer space, in nuclear waste, and even deep in the […]