Images of people drinking alcohol are everywhere — on TV, in the movies, on billboards, in magazines, and on social media. However, it’s important to remember that alcohol is a … read more
Health Guides
Exercise: Strategies to Keep you Moving During the Winter
Exercising during the winter months can be tough, especially if you live in a cold climate where it gets dark super early. This can make it hard to stay motivated. … read more
Healthy Swaps Cooking Guide
People don’t always want to ditch their favorite recipes, but want ways of making some swaps to increase how healthy a meal is. While it’s still ok to eat the … read more
Gluten-Free Diet: General Information
You’ve probably heard about the gluten-free diet on social media or from friends or family – or just from seeing products advertised as “gluten free”. Despite what some people may … read more
Jealousy
Jealousy is often a misunderstood emotion. The feeling can creep up on you anywhere—for example when you are hanging out with your friends and you hear them talking about a … read more
MyPlate
A well-balanced diet includes all of the food groups. These food groups are vegetables, fruits, dairy, protein, grains, and fats. MyPlate is a tool that can help you choose healthy … read more
Zinc
Zinc is a mineral that is important for your immune system. Zinc is also needed for wound healing and normal growth and development. How much zinc do I need? Because … read more
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Anyone who has had sexual contact can get an STI. People of all ages, regions, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels can get STIs. According to the Center for Disease Control … read more
Constipation
Teens usually don’t talk about their bathroom habits with their friends but if they did, they would find out that everybody has trouble having a BM or bowel movement (pooping) … read more
Mindful Eating
Mindful eating is eating with awareness and involves paying attention to your body’s signals. This means allowing yourself to eat when you are hungry and knowing to stop when you … read more