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In 2014 obesity was linked to 630,000 cases of cancer in the United States alone, and is linked to 80% of type II diabetes cases, which are responsible for 85% of all leg amputations. Obesity triples the risk of serious illness and death from other diseases – for example: heart disease (the world’s #1 killer), […]
Let’s face it – asking for something can be difficult and intimidating. Most people get nervous asking permission from parents to stay out late, a favor from a friend, or extra time on an assignment from a teacher. In school, good communication skills are not always taught to us, but luckily there is a simple […]
Understanding what healthcare advocacy is and how to advocate for yourself (self-advocacy) or others in a healthcare setting are important when it comes to maintaining and improving a state of health and wellbeing. Both healthcare advocacy and self-advocacy involve health literacy. Health literacy means that one is able to understand healthcare information, make informed healthcare […]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. To some this is just something said in passing: A like spent on a post here or there, a thought given to the “Me Too” movement. To others it means so much more. It is a reminder that whatever they have been through, they are not alone. It was […]
No but really, let’s get down to business. It’s no secret that talking about sex isn’t as controversial as it used to be, and because of that, birth control has become a normal thing in young adults’ lives. Birth control is discussed a little here and there, but it should be talked about more, especially […]
COVID-19 is an ongoing public health crisis that affects all parts of our lives. Many of us remain at home physical distancing from our friends, but that doesn’t mean you have to cut off all communication. You can safely socialize in ways that minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. Here are a few ways to […]
The Aftermath of a Vehicular Fatality: Picking up the Pieces It was November 19th, 2018. The leaves were changing, the temperatures were getting cooler, and I was finishing up midterms. Thanksgiving Break was in just a few days, and I was looking forward to Turkey Day with my family and friends. As I was getting […]
Fire, earthquakes, and other natural disasters seem to be multiplying every day. These events range from massive wildfires in California to hurricanes in Texas. Unexpected emergencies can strike at any time. How can you keep yourself, family, and friends safe in the event of an emergency? Be prepared. The American Red Cross has a motto […]
Self-confidence is something that is learned – no one is born with it. Lacking self-confidence is something that everyone experiences at some point. Even the confident looking person you pass on your way to class or on the street has had moments of self-doubt. But lacking self-confidence can have negative effects on your body and […]
Distance learning, work closures, and shutdowns of virtually everything recreational can make it difficult to stay physically, mentally, socially, and even spiritually healthy. Despite this, your health is, more than ever, of the utmost importance and there are many ways that the unfortunate consequences of these times can be turned into a blessing, even if […]