Young People’s Guide to the Unknown
I don’t know about everyone else, but the hardest part about the COVID-19 pandemic for me has been the “not knowing.” We don’t know when the world will return to normal. We don’t know if we’re going to get to celebrate Halloween this year or enjoy the winter holidays. Think about all the 18th and […]
Skincare is one of the most common problems among pre-teens and teens today, with 8 out of 10 pre-teens and teens experiencing acne problems. Many pre-teens and teens also have acne scars and stretch marks, which affect many people’s confidence levels. Our skincare blog will particularly cover acne and stretch marks – what it is, […]
The other day I was walking to my class at UNR and was getting ready to cross the street. I made eye contact with two drivers and began to walk through the crosswalk, when one of the drivers proceeded to drive through the crosswalk, forcing me to abruptly stop walking to avoid getting hit. This […]
You’ve picked out your Twin XL bedding, said goodbye to your high school experience, packed up the van, and are moved-in for college. You’re ready for this new chapter in your life, the life-long friends, the sports games, the career orientated classes, and the social events. The vision of your 8th grade health teacher putting […]
Moving away from home and starting adult life never really hits you until you have all your stuff in the car. When you look at your hand with your class schedule for next year, and your parents are asking when you’ll be ready to leave – that’s when you get nervous. One thing that all […]
Mask-wearing has become a common daily occurrence for most while they are out in public grocery shopping, getting gas, or running other errands. Below are some graphics explaining the importance of wearing a mask while out in public, for the health of others and yourself – click on each graphic to expand. Also, watch our […]
When you are biting into a fresh, chewy piece of seafood, or a crisp leaf of romaine lettuce, the last thing you want to worry about is your meal making you sick. Think about food poisoning for a second. What do you think causes food poisoning? Bacteria? Viruses? While bacteria and viruses are very serious […]
How hard is it for you to do everyday activities, such as playing basketball, going to your friend’s birthday party, or even going to school? Some of you reading this may be asking yourself what the relevance of this question is, as these are typically very easy to do. However, doing these everyday activities might […]
Many are aware of the immunizations given during childhood, and many of these immunizations are even required and heavily encouraged upon entering certain milestones. From my own observations, vaccinations that are important for young adults are often overlooked and not as stressed, but are nonetheless equally important. As an individual who is considered a part […]
Access to quality healthcare within a well-equipped healthcare system is necessary for a healthy population. According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, “access to comprehensive, quality health care services is important for promoting and maintaining health, preventing and managing disease, reducing unnecessary disability and premature death, and achieving health equity for all […]