Young Adult
My story could one day be your story, or someone you may know and love. You could take this to be an inspirational story, but don’t. Take this story from an educational point of view and understand that one day you or a loved one may someday be in this position. Nearly 133 million Americans […]
Social media is a great way to stay connected with friends and family. It can also help us learn about different cultures and communities. Social media is not always bad. When used in productive ways, there are more pros than cons. However, social media was created to keep people continuously busy on the platforms. Constant […]
Everyone has heard the phrase, “stepping out of your comfort zone,” but why is this important? “Stepping out of your comfort zone,” it means doing things that you don’t feel comfortable with doing. Stepping out of your comfort zone is important for self-growth. It helps you grow creatively and empower your self-confidence while learning about […]
Sexual health, a taboo topic for many but very important to learn about. Partaking in sexual intercourse can be overwhelming for college students with many fearing pregnancy. However, there is a solution to better subdue this fear. Contraceptive methods can help prevent pregnancy and help you live an anxious-free life. Unfortunately, most of these methods […]
As children, our parents/guardians made sure we got our yearly checkups, kept track of appointments, and made sure we were all good and healthy after being sick. After a certain age though, when they stopped checking in as we became more and more independent, we tend to slack when it comes to our health. Speaking […]
The last & first few months of the year are filled with cozy family gatherings and celebrations. However, not everyone has a warm place to reside or family to spend time with. There are plenty of ways to spread cheer to people in your area that are in need. From donating to local food shelters […]
Influenza, also known as the flu, is currently at its peak for infection, with it being more common during the winter season. As you may have noticed throughout your life, people all around have the sniffles and have stuffy noses throughout the winter season. The flu is very contagious and is spread easily by breathing […]
One of the best lessons I learned in college was how to juggle my school life and social life. In life, you have to learn to organize and balance things to be successful. Using time-management skills is important to me because it allows me to balance my life and avoid stress. Having a calendar can […]
Understanding Food Insecurity Food insecurity is the lack of consistent access to enough food to support an active and healthy life. Although hunger and food insecurity are often linked, it is important to note that they are distinctly different concepts. Hunger refers to physical sensations of discomfort, whereas food security refers to the lack of […]
Eating a healthy diet is important for your overall health. You can find many resources now a days showing you what a healthy meal looks like. Like myself, many of us may not see our traditional and cultural diets reflected in these examples. Being Latina, I have been told that my cultural foods are unhealthy. […]