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If good intentions become obsessions, physical exercise can bring negative results “Over the summer, I really wanted to train to get good at cross country,” said sophomore Noah Peng, a member of...
Do the “Big Five” personality traits control our behaviors and biases? If so, can we change? In different communities, reactions to diversity vary dramatically. Some people welcome differences with...
Science backs positive health impact of animals on humans In the age of screens, depression, loneliness and less communication, sometimes people need something to hang out with that won’t judge,...
Don’t forget to turn off your screens and spend time outside; your mind and body will thank you In this modern world full of sedentary lifestyles, high screen time, and mental health crisis,...
Brighter days should bring brighter moods It’s April, and millions of Americans feel better than they have in months. That’s because days are getting longer and the sun is finally shining. In the...
Increasing OD risk, RN talks about the effects of accidental teenage overdoses and how they impact everyone. A Local Nurse’s Perspective on the Teen Epidemic At Fairview Hospital in Minnesota,...
Undervalued by many teens, sleep holds the key to better performance Getting roughly 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night is...
Cold or warm, red or blue, tall or short, thin or thick, sippy or straw: it’s up to you! Easily personalized,...
How COVID has evolved through the years. This march marks the fourth anniversary of the COVID-19 shutdown. The virus...
Usage of Tik-Tok conflict teens, teachers and the FBI The FBI director, Christopher Wray deemed the popular social...
How the media we watch glorifies teen mental illness Imagine you're innocently scrolling on TikTok or some other...
A different option for the terminally ill "My dad was really the most amazing person," recalled 16-year-old Elena...
Recently, I purchased an alarm clock that wakes me up using light instead of noise. It increases the amount of light...
Athletes who skip stretching risk avoidable injuries Get sport-specific tips from coaches, trainers Three years ago,...
Lack of resources, poor diagnoses and unequal care cause medical issues The issue of women's health is an...