Tween
Friendship is a huge part of our lives, yet it can present some difficult and confusing challenges. The relationships that we build with the people around us can have an overwhelming impact both on the future and also who we are as a person. There are friendships that can be positive and impact you in […]
I was watching Good Trouble on a Friday afternoon with my best friend in the upstairs lounge when the first explosion happened. Then the power went out and the fire alarm began blaring. We all knew it wasn’t a drill. We ran out of the building through seven flights of pitch black stairs onto the […]
Spirituality is one’s own unique way of experiencing and exploring the essence of being and of finding hope, which relates to their purpose in existence. Practicing spirituality can be utilized to benefit the collective human body, as it has the capability to impact our overall mental and physical health. The concept of spirituality can oftentimes […]
Self-love is a Daily Practice Self-love is about being grateful to yourself and accepting not only how you look, but how you think and feel about yourself. By practicing self-love, you are finding ways to love yourself unapologetically. This is important to be able to live a healthy and fulfilled life. Being able to find […]
Picture this: You’re falling behind in school and it’s become difficult to pass your classes. You don’t want to go to volleyball practice or do your homework. Sometimes you don’t even want to see your best friend. When you do feel better and decide to participate, your parents suggest your lack of effort is purposeful […]
Your teen years lend themselves to being among your life’s healthiest, and the harmful effects that some poor health habits you currently have may not be obvious now. However, these bad habits can most definitely affect your well-being later down the road. The teen years are an important time for your growth and development. The […]
It’s summer: the sun is shining, the grass is green, and young kids up and down your block spend their days in swimsuits with sticky, melted popsicles. All the stress of spring semester is over and it’s time for a much-needed break. However, for some, this isn’t always the “happy time” society advertises. As someone […]
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 […]