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One of the best lessons I learned in college was how to juggle my school life and social life. In life, you have to learn to organize and balance things to be successful. Using time-management skills is important to me because it allows me to balance my life and avoid stress. Having a calendar can […]
You may have heard of the term “Stranger Danger” at some point in your life. We may think of specific scenarios relating to that term where we’re taught as children not to follow a random person when they ask to you to come with them. We may know not to go into a random person’s […]
Understanding Food Insecurity Food insecurity is the lack of consistent access to enough food to support an active and healthy life. Although hunger and food insecurity are often linked, it is important to note that they are distinctly different concepts. Hunger refers to physical sensations of discomfort, whereas food security refers to the lack of […]
Eating a healthy diet is important for your overall health. You can find many resources now a days showing you what a healthy meal looks like. Like myself, many of us may not see our traditional and cultural diets reflected in these examples. Being Latina, I have been told that my cultural foods are unhealthy. […]
As the school years start, weather changes, and holidays begin, our day-to-day stress is coming to a gradual increase. With stress, often anxiety follows shortly behind. The American Psychological Association defines anxiety as, “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” Additionally, the affected individual may avoid […]
When you think of organizational skills, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For me, it’s properly planning out events ahead of time, tracking your progress, and even taking breaks. Organizational skills always come in handy whether it be for school, work, or even your daily life! When I first entered high school, I […]
Why should I start implementing resistance exercises? The essential reasoning behind performing resistance training is to establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that in addition to eating a balanced diet, “engaging in regular physical activity (60 minutes per day for children […]
Summer is here, but that does not mean the all the work is done. Staying involved in your community is important all year long and is crucial to staying on track for the coming school year. Here are some great ways to stay involved, get ahead, and succeed this summer! Prepare: Even though Summer is […]
What is Endurance training? Endurance training, or better known as cardio/aerobic training is a form of fitness and health that helps improve the strength of the heart, lungs, and the circulatory system. This training might come in handy if a zombie apocalypse happens! Where do I start? The best starting point would be a mixture […]
Nutrition before and during pregnancy is vital, but often overlooked. As a pregnant individual it is important to provide the best nutrients during a pregnancy for you and your baby. Nutrition plays a role in influencing fertility and outcomes of pregnancy. Nutrition RequirementsLet’s discuss the 4 key vitamins to focus on during pregnancy: Iron, Folic […]