Meditation

Updated 22 November 2024 under Health Guides.

Different forms of meditation have been used for thousands of years. Today, people meditate for reasons such as to relax and/or improve concentration. Others consider meditation to be a spiritual […]

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MRI

Updated 25 July 2024 under Health Guides.

“MRI” is short for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. This test is different from an x-ray because it makes a picture of your body’s organs, tissues, and bones without exposing you to radiation. An […]

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Sports and Nutrition: Fueling Your Performance

Updated 15 April 2024 under Health Guides.

Just as a car runs best with a full tank of gas, your body needs the right kind of fuel from food in order to perform at its best. A […]

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Panic Attacks

Updated 22 April 2024 under Health Guides.

Getting nervous before giving a presentation at school or before a big game is normal – but if you’ve ever felt like you’re going to lose control, have a heart […]

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Hormone Patch (Xulane/Twirla)

Updated 27 October 2024 under Health Guides.

The patch looks like a square Band-Aid (less than 2″ x 2″) and is worn on the skin. It contains hormone medicine like birth control pills, but the dose absorbed […]

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Your First Pelvic Exam

Updated 27 October 2024 under Health Guides.

You may be worried about your first pelvic exam. It’s very normal to be uneasy about something when you don’t know what to expect. It’s also normal to feel embarrassed. […]

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How to Prepare for a Job Interview

Updated 8 November 2024 under Health Guides.

You’ve applied for a job and finally landed an interview. Congrats! But, now what? Here are some tips on how to impress your future employer: A lot has changed in […]

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Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)

Updated 16 May 2024 under Health Guides.

Primary Ovarian Insufficiency or POI (previously called Premature Ovarian Failure, or POF) affects approximately 1 out of every 1000 teens and adults who were assigned female at birth and are […]

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Protein

Updated 29 January 2024 under Health Guides.

Protein is needed to build and repair your muscles, make and maintain hair and skin, fight against infections, and carry oxygen in your blood. Proteins are made up of twenty […]

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Safety in Relationships

Updated 18 October 2024 under Health Guides.

During your teen years, you will have many kinds of relationships, both friendships and those that are dating relationships. Most of the time, these are fun, exciting, and healthy, and […]

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