Teen
The promotion of self-love within yourself and others is very important, especially in the rising climate of social media. As young teens, it is easy to constantly see social media influencers who are in the gym or may have had “work” done on their bodies to enhance or remove bodily features. These enhancements or removals […]
Sugar is something that’s hard to avoid and therefore has a “bittersweet” reputation when it comes to your health. Sugar occurs naturally in all foods that contain carbohydrates, like fruits, vegetables, and grains. These are natural sugars, and they can be found in whole, unprocessed foods. However, naturally occurring sugars aren’t the issue. The issue […]
The Importance of Vaccines Vaccines have always been important in preventing disease; however, they are now more important than ever. The importance of vaccines is something that often goes overlooked. Vaccines are a type of preventative medicine—they are used in order to prevent a disease from occurring, rather than treating the disease after it occurs. […]
Every year, the promise of warmer weather and no school always gets everyone excited for the summer months. However, warmer weather can also be some of the hardest times for some people. When it is too hot to wear clothes with more coverage, it can make people feel insecure and uncomfortable. This brings up the […]
Did you know that an infant needs 14 to 17 hours of sleep every day? That’s just under 3/4 of the day spent sleeping. Now, I know all my teenage friends would probably like to sleep for 17 hours a day, but that’s not typically recommended. In this blog post I’ll go over what sleep […]
A common myth surrounding hearing problems is that they are something only older people have when, in reality, they can affect anyone regardless of age. In fact, around 48 million people in the United States have trouble hearing, whether with one ear or with both ears. Taking care of your ears and hearing is something […]
With mental health at an all-time low for the modern world because of the pandemic, there are a lot of mental and emotional needs that aren’t being fulfilled. Despite a widespread avoidance or dislike of reading among youth, it is important to realize the benefits of reading for the mind, whether it be comic books, […]
With the COVID-19 vaccine being so new, there are a lot of rumors and speculation surrounding it. Some myths continue to grow as more and more people are getting vaccinated. However, despite all of the rumors, the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved for emergency use by the FDA have been thoroughly tested and […]
Wow, what a year! Many high school seniors–myself included–across Nevada have recently received their college decisions after facing truly once-in-a-lifetime circumstances. Of course, it is still many months before the class of 2022 and beyond will eventually be submitting their own college applications, although that time closes in faster than you would expect. Looking back, […]
Everyone, at some point or another, has gotten sick and been prescribed antibiotics by their doctor. Oftentimes, if your infection was indeed bacterial, the antibiotics go to work right away and you start feeling better before you’ve even finished taking all your antibiotics. Why is it, then, that doctors are so insistent that you finish […]