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Creating a happy well-designed life definitely requires large investments. In order to live a happy life, we have to create a foundation by investing time in our education, relationships, family, creativity, and work. Having the basics covered, one would think that would be enough. Yet we can often find ourselves falling short in some areas. […]
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 […]
When people ask if you are smart, do you think about the grades you get in school or do you think about the great friends you have made there? What does “being smart” mean to you? There are different kinds of intelligence and each serve their own purpose. Emotional intelligence can be defined as the […]
In collaboration with Healthy Young NV, we at High Sierra AHEC (a public health based nonprofit in affiliation with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine) believe in the same core values of understanding the importance of health education and access to healthcare to ensure the wellbeing of our community. Furthermore, we work to […]
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 […]
What is mental illness? Mental illness can be defined as “… a disease that causes mild to severe disturbances in thought and/or behavior, resulting in an inability to cope with life’s ordinary demands and routines (Mental Health America, 2018).” These illnesses can take emotional, physical, and spiritual tolls on those who face them on a […]
Suicide Prevention Week – September 9-15 Suicide: Thoughts of suicide are more common than you might think. Nearly everyone, at some time in his or her life, thinks about suicide. There are many reasons that people often decide to live. They may realize that the crisis is temporary, but death is not, they find […]
As a little kid did you ever get one of those lobster-like sunburns that had you slathering on aloe and peeling skin off your nose and shoulders? How about a deep dark tan that showed off all those hours spent playing outside with your friends? How about just a “base tan”? All three of those […]
Summer is coming to an end, which means the start of school is right around the corner! Hopefully your school shopping is done, you’ve already compared your class schedule with your friends’ schedules, and a first day outfit is picked out. But before you even head out the door, there are a few more things […]
What we choose to eat can provide a connection to how we feel each day. Summertime offers a chance for all of us to think about what we are eating in our diet, especially because of all the tasty produce in season. It can be convenient to eat food that isn’t great for your body, […]