Health Guides

Many people believe that heart disease only affects older men. This is a stereotype that is not true. The reality is, heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both […]

What is human trafficking? Human trafficking is a crime involving the recruitment, transportation, purchase, and/or hiding of anyone. These individuals are held by the use of force, fraud, or manipulation […]

It’s always good to be conscious of safety when out and about. Answer these questions about how to handle situations to test your street smarts! 1. You are walking down […]

So, you are growing up and gaining the new responsibilities that come with getting older!  Now, if you are feeling a bit overwhelmed, take a deep breath, that can be […]

Acupuncture used to be a treatment that was only practiced in Eastern Asia, but over the years, it has become available in the United States and many other countries. Acupuncture […]

There are two basic types of period products: external protection and internal protection. External protection such as pads and panty liners attach to the crotch of underpants to absorb your menstrual […]

Do you know that learning to manage anger is good for your health? People who manage their anger get sick less often, and feel better emotionally. Even though anger is […]

Are there different kinds of birth control pills? Yes. There are many different kinds of birth control pills (there are different doses of hormones in different hormonal pills). Your health […]

The most common pill packs come with 21 active hormone pills and seven placebo pills, but some packs have 23, 24, 26, or even 28 active pills. The example shown […]

Birth control pills (also called oral contraceptive pills and the “Pill”) are a type of female hormonal birth control method and are very effective at preventing pregnancy. The Pills are […]