How to Talk to Your Parents

Updated 8 April 2021 under Health Guides.

Although it can be difficult to talk to your parent(s) or guardian(s), they love and care about you and have your best interests in mind. So how exactly do you […]

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Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68)

Updated 3 September 2021 under Health Guides.

What is enterovirus D68 (EV-D68)? Enterovirus D68, pronounced “enter-o-vy-rus” is one of a family of 100 enteroviruses that causes respiratory and other symptoms that can be mild to severe. Mild […]

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TMJ Disorders

Updated 22 August 2021 under Health Guides.

What is TMJ? TMJ is short for temporomandibular (tem-pour-o-man-dib-u-lar) joint (disorders/conditions). The TMJ connects the “mandible” (the lower jaw) to the temporal bone (located on either side of your face […]

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Anxiety

Updated 10 August 2021 under Health Guides.

Everyone experiences anxiety at different times in their lives. For instance, you may feel anxious before giving a class presentation or before a big test. Sometimes anxiety is a normal […]

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Dealing with a Parent who Has an Alcohol Problem

Updated 10 August 2021 under Health Guides.

Many adults drink socially with friends or enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, but drinking in moderation is different from suffering from alcoholism. If you are concerned that your […]

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Norovirus

Updated 3 September 2021 under Health Guides.

Norovirus is a very contagious virus and the most common foodborne illness in the United States. Some people call Norovirus, “food poisoning” or the “stomach bug”. Although symptoms may be […]

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How to Cope with the Loss of a Pet

Updated 20 August 2021 under Health Guides.

It’s perfectly normal to feel sad and even heartbroken if you lose a pet. Pets are often a member of the family so it makes sense that you would feel […]

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Apologizing: How to Say “I’m Sorry”

Updated 26 July 2021 under Health Guides.

Everybody makes mistakes. Sometimes you may be aware that you’ve made a bad choice and other times, your intentions may be good but you still mess up.  This is because […]

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Appendicitis

Updated 10 December 2021 under Health Guides.

Appendicitis, pronounced “a-pen-di-sigh-tis,” is the inflammation of the appendix which is a tube-shaped organ that is about the size of your index finger. It is located in the lower right […]

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Relationships: How to Deal with a Breakup

Updated 22 August 2021 under Health Guides.

When you enter into a relationship you can’t be certain whether it will last for a couple of weeks, months or years. There is no way of knowing for sure. […]

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