Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

Updated 15 April 2024 under Health Guides.

What is a sugar-sweetened beverage? A sugar-sweetened beverage is a drink that has sugar added to it. This includes: Soda (Cola, Mountain Dew, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Root Beer) Sports Drinks (Gatorade, Powerade) […]

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Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)

Updated 22 November 2024 under Health Guides.

If you live in an area where there have been cases of the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV), you may have heard about it on the news. Although it is […]

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Motorcycle Safety

Updated 22 November 2024 under Health Guides.

Riding a motorcycle can be a fun and exciting experience, but it requires extra attention to safety.  Check out the road conditions, and be a smart driver by wearing protective […]

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Dating Violence: General Information

Updated 18 September 2024 under Health Guides.

Dating and relationships are an important part of growing up. All relationships have qualities that can make them healthy, abusive, or somewhere in between. Being in a dating relationship can […]

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Dating Violence: How to get help

Updated 18 September 2024 under Health Guides.

Dating violence is common in teenagers and young adults, so it is likely that you or someone you know could be affected by it. Knowing what dating violence is and […]

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Dating Violence: Quizzes

Updated 18 September 2024 under Health Guides.

Quiz #1 Take this quiz to help figure out if you’re experiencing abuse in your relationship. Read statements 1-8 and think about your answers. I’m scared of talking to/spending time with, or […]

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E-Cigarettes (Vaping)

Updated 25 July 2024 under Health Guides.

The use of electronic-cigarettes (e-cigarettes) also called, “vaping” is a popular but harmful trend among teens and young adults. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in 2023, 1 […]

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Updated 22 April 2024 under Health Guides.

Everybody has worrisome thoughts once in a while, but constantly thinking about upsetting thoughts, intrusive thoughts, or urges to the point where they interfere with everyday activities is a problem. […]

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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)

Updated 27 October 2024 under Health Guides.

If you’re getting ready to have an oral glucose tolerance test, you might be wondering about how to prepare for the test and what the results might mean. The test […]

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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Updated 14 May 2024 under Health Guides.

Physical therapy is an alternative therapy that treats injuries and certain conditions without the use of medicine or surgery. This means using physical methods of healing such as heat, massage, […]

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