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What are ACEs? Every child deserves a happy and healthy childhood, but unfortunately, some children have experiences that stop them from having this. These experiences are called Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). You are probably wondering what ACEs are. ACEs are traumatic events that take place from the ages of 0 to 18. There are 3 […]
Dental hygiene refers to the steps you are taking to keep your teeth healthy or work towards making your teeth healthier. Dental hygiene is an important part of overall oral health and is important for keeping your mouth clean. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) notes that “good oral health helps you […]
Did you know that car crashes are the second leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States? In fact, every day about seven teens die per day in the U.S. (as of 2019). Rates of crashes are also particularly high in male teens and those that recently obtained their license. So, what are […]
Intro: As we enter different stages of our lives, we encounter new experiences with a variety of people. Some of these encounters may lead into romantic relationships, which can be a confusing experience to navigate around at any stage of the lifespan. It is important to understand the parts of a healthy relationship in order […]
A Healthy Gut = A Healthy You What is Gut Health? What do you think of when you hear the term “gut health?” If you think it must deal with your “gut,” you are on the right track! It essentially describes how well your gastrointestinal tract functions and if there is a balance of all […]
PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SCHOOL As school starts back up and we are once more stuck indoors most of the time, the need for physical fitness becomes ever important again. According to the CDC, it is recommended that kids and adolescents ages 6 to 17 years old should engage in 60 minutes or more of […]
A Letter To My Teenage Self: Dear Vi, I have so many things I want to tell you, but I am honestly not sure how to even write it all out. Let’s start with the girl I know you feel like you are now. I know you feel like the girl who has to put […]
Applying to Colleges & Universities: By Jackson H If you are currently a junior in high school, it is time to start thinking about the next step. After graduating, there are many paths that you can follow – for example: joining the workforce taking a gap year going to a junior college or applying […]
My Curvy Journey Tessa As a kid and teen, you’re not worried about your health or immune system until a problem arises. In childhood, parents are typically the ones obsessing over their kids: health education making sure their beloved offspring are happy and healthy. Then, in middle school there’s always the occasional broken arm or leg, […]
With health initiatives on the rise in the United States, most people are aware of what types of foods to eat, what types of foods to avoid, and so on. To maintain a healthy diet, eating lots of protein, produce, whole grains, and dairy are musts. This seems pretty straight-forward, but healthy eating can become […]