What is Distracted Driving? Distracted Driving is any activity that takes the driver’s attention away from the wheel. Although cell phone use is the most common form of distracted driving,…
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What exactly are opioids? Opioids are drugs that interact with opioid receptors on nerve cells in the body and brain. Essentially, opioids are very powerful painkillers. The issue with opioids…
Summer is almost here-meaning trips to the beach, days at the pool, and vacations with family and friends are near! But the weather isn’t the only thing heating up this…
Eating healthy can be harder than we think, especially when words such as “low fat,” “high fiber,” “multigrain” and “natural” can fool even the most sophisticated customers into believing what they’re…
As teens, there are many factors working together to wreak havoc on our sleep schedules. Between early school start times, late bedtimes, and high stress levels, we are at risk…
Helpful Tips to Stay Heart Healthy Obviously, your heart is a very important part of your body. Without it, blood would not be able to be pumped to all your…
Unhealthy relationships can start early and last a lifetime. Teens often think some behaviors, such as teasing and name calling, are a “normal” part of a relationship. However, these behaviors…
Mono: the dreaded “kissing disease” that can ruin sport seasons, attendance records, and trap you at home for weeks. Obviously, no one wants to be infected with mono, but the…
Find yourself at a fast food restaurant with friends but trying to eat healthy? Well, here are some tips to making your fast food rendezvous with friends healthier: McDonald’s: Order grilled…
Let’s face it, it may taste sweet, but too much sugar can be unhealthy, causing diabetes or heart disease. Added sugar may be the single most unhealthy ingredient in the modern…
