Prevention
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You step outside to see the sun shining but feel the tickle of cold air on your cheeks. At your feet, the ground is decorated with fresh snow. It is a beautiful winter day in Nevada! While some may be tempted to stay inside during these brisk months, the winter season provides the perfect opportunity […]
According to the American Cancer Society 13,170 cases of cervical cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2019 and about 4,250 women will die from this disease (1). January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some important facts about this type of cancer and how you can reduce your risk. What is […]
Fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches, and fatigue – sounds, awful, right? These are all symptoms associated with the flu. In the US, between 9.2 million and 35.6 million cases of flu arise each year. Flu season typically runs from October through May, with the peak season occurring between December to […]