Summer Water Safety
You’re at your local pool hanging out with your friends, celebrating the beginning of summer break. Spending your time splashing in the water chasing your friends, your foot suddenly cramps up and you’re forced to get out of the pool. As you limp out of the water to deal with the tired muscle, you suddenly […]
It is true that smoking e-cigarettes, or vaping, is less harmful than smoking traditional tobacco cigarettes. But as the saying goes: safer does not always mean safe. There are significant health risks to vaping, and in this blog post you will learn a few reasons why. Reason Number One: Vapes have nicotine in them. A […]
“What am I doing with my life?” has become a popular expression amongst young people on the Internet. Most of the time, it is used as a humorous utterance to relate to peers. In private, it takes on a more serious meaning. If you consistently feel anxious when asking yourself this question, you might be […]
Have you ever wondered why it is so important to exercise? Have you known about the importance of exercise but haven’t known where or how to start? Or perhaps you believe you do not have enough time to exercise? Maybe you can’t afford a gym membership or get transportation to a gym? Most students face […]
Spring break has come and gone, and summer is right around the corner. What stands between you and the glory of sunny summer days is the hurdle of exam season. Finals, AP exams, papers, presentations, and more. While your responsibilities as a student grows to overwhelming proportions, you may also be faced with financial responsibilities […]
Introduction In a world filled with danger and opportunity for injury it is important to know basic first aid. This blog will go over a few health emergencies you may come across and how to deal with them. Just a quick disclaimer before we begin: never do anything you aren’t trained to do or willing […]
You have most likely heard the recent news about the measles outbreaks and the hesitancy from some individuals to vaccinate their children. With all of the different information found online, it is hard to know what is true and what isn’t. Not surprisingly, you may have questions like, “What does a vaccine do?”, “Is a […]
We’ve all had that feeling — the feeling of being overly worried about something approaching. Our breath quickens and our heart begins to beat a million miles an hour. Whether you have a big test next period or you’re the lead in a school play, everyone experiences anxiety regarding different things. When you have an […]
April 10th is National Youth HIV Awareness Day. Did you know that young people make up half – yes, half! – of all new sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, in the United States each year? That means that 10 million young people just like you are being diagnosed with an STI each year. That’s more […]
Spring is here. For some, springtime is a welcome relief to the cold winter months, bringing longer daylight hours and buds on flowers and trees. For others, springtime equals sneezing, watery eyes and tissue boxes related to seasonal allergies. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI), more than 50 million American […]