Young Adult
As the school years start, weather changes, and holidays begin, our day-to-day stress is coming to a gradual increase. With stress, often anxiety follows shortly behind. The American Psychological Association defines anxiety as, “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” Additionally, the affected individual may avoid […]
When you think of organizational skills, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For me, it’s properly planning out events ahead of time, tracking your progress, and even taking breaks. Organizational skills always come in handy whether it be for school, work, or even your daily life! When I first entered high school, I […]
Why should I start implementing resistance exercises? The essential reasoning behind performing resistance training is to establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that in addition to eating a balanced diet, “engaging in regular physical activity (60 minutes per day for children […]
Summer is here, but that does not mean the all the work is done. Staying involved in your community is important all year long and is crucial to staying on track for the coming school year. Here are some great ways to stay involved, get ahead, and succeed this summer! Prepare: Even though Summer is […]
Nutrition before and during pregnancy is vital, but often overlooked. As a pregnant individual it is important to provide the best nutrients during a pregnancy for you and your baby. Nutrition plays a role in influencing fertility and outcomes of pregnancy. Nutrition RequirementsLet’s discuss the 4 key vitamins to focus on during pregnancy: Iron, Folic […]
I was a freshman in college when I got my first urinary tract infection (UTI). After a trip to the student health center and 5 days of antibiotics, I was healthy and back to normal. Fast forward a few years to my junior year of college where I was again diagnosed with a UTI. I […]
Sen·ior·i·tis Definition: a supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school or college, characterized by a decline in motivation or performance. Being a senior in high school or college is both a stressful and exciting part of a young adult’s life. Many things are changing and it can be a terrifying, but […]
Fight Irrational Self-Talk As human beings, we “talk” to ourselves almost every minute of each day. This is completely normal and it is our internal thought language. This is the way we interpret and describe the world around us. If our internal language, or our self-talk, is accurate and “in touch” with reality we tend […]
Performing well in school is a priority for most students, however, this goal can cause students to experience high levels of stress. Getting good grades allows students to learn more, feel more confident, and have more options after graduation. Preparing for life outside of high school is important, but it is also important to remember […]
A Post about Wisdom Tooth Removal The time has come. Maybe your dentist has told you the news, or perhaps you have started having some pain in the back of your mouth; either way, you’ve hit the dreaded milestone of needing to have your wisdom teeth removed. Don’t worry, though; this post will guide you […]