How COVID has evolved through the years. This march marks the fourth anniversary of the COVID-19 shutdown. The virus has changed so much. This virus in the beginning was very contagious and caught...
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Endless fun or hurting the young?
Usage of Tik-Tok conflict teens, teachers and the FBI The FBI director, Christopher Wray deemed the popular social media app known as TikTok, a "national security" threat in front of Congress in...
Do we romanticize mental illness?
How the media we watch glorifies teen mental illness Imagine you're innocently scrolling on TikTok or some other social media platform to relax after a long day, and your for-you page is feeding you...
Physician assisted suicide
A different option for the terminally ill "My dad was really the most amazing person," recalled 16-year-old Elena Zeballos. "He was so full of life and could make friends with anyone -- he knew half...
Eat, school, sleep deprivation-repeat
Recently, I purchased an alarm clock that wakes me up using light instead of noise. It increases the amount of light it shines over a 30 minute period ending during my set wake up time. After that,...
The importance of stretching
Athletes who skip stretching risk avoidable injuries Get sport-specific tips from coaches, trainers Three years ago, three Minnehaha Academy track and field athletes came to practice ready to work...
Strength & conditioning coach joins staff
Peterson brings exercise-science expertise to assist athletes If you've been hearing your friends talking about sore...
Covid vaccines become available
CDC approves multiple COVID-19 vaccines The Covid-19 pandemic has continued on and vaccines have been approved in...
What you need to know about COVID-19 vaccines
M.A. nurse explains how vaccines are developed, provides latest information, addresses anti-Vax concerns Heidi Streed,...
Disordered eating in the ballet community
Dancers are sacrificing their mental and physical health in an attempt to meet outdated body image standards Little...
Coronavirus: How to stay fit in quarantine
Mental health as much a priority as physical during quarantine With quarantine and digital learning in full force, the...
The health effects of diet and regular soda
Do soft drinks lead to an earlier death? Everyone knows that soft drinks contain unhealthy amounts of sugar, but new...
Vaping ban planned after deaths
Vaping epidemic brings serious health problems It has been a busy fall for the vaping industry. Vaping has been...
Aerial fitness new in town
Aerial fitness adds fun to workouts Exercising in the air balances health and wellness It all started in 2015 when...
Vape Nation?
Vape nation? We're not far off. Many have likely noticed the jump in vape interest in recent years. In fact, according...