Why Smartphones are Harmful to Sleep Carsyn Hall Getting enough sleep is a key part of maintaining a positive well-being and helping your brain to work properly. When you don’t get enough sleep,...

Mental Awareness Month Carsyn Hall Since 1949, the month of May has been known as mental health month in the United States by organizations such as NAMI and Mental Health America. The month is meant...

Cinco de Mayo: The Origin Carsyn Hall Cinco de Mayo is one of the most misunderstood holidays in Mexican history. People often mistake Cinco de Mayo as Mexico’s day of independence, when it’s actually...

Coping with Back Pain Carsyn Hall Back pain is the sixth costliest condition in the United States, affecting Nearly 65 million Americans according to Georgetown University. It’s very common and prevents...

Do anti-inflammatories treat or feed the Coronavirus? Carsyn Hall Common over-the-counter pain relievers that include Ibuprofen are being used to treat symptoms, such as fever and body aches, of COVID-19....

Got Time? Quarantine Activities That Will Save You From Insanity Carsyn Hall As schools are closed, sports are canceled, and stores are shut down, many students and adults are suffering from boredom...

What Makes a Great Teacher Part 2 of a 2 Part Series Carsyn Hall “What makes a great teacher is being flexible to meet the needs of your kids instead of being determined for them to meet your expectations....

What Makes a Good Student Part 1 of a 2 Part Series Carsyn Hall Being a good student doesn’t have to mean making the highest grades or being the teachers pet. There are many other qualities a student...

One’s Trash is Another’s Treasure Carsyn Hall 15.1 million tons of textile clothing waste was produced in 2013 alone, says the Environmental Protection Agency. Fast fashion offers more affordable...

Coping with Depression Part 3 of a 3 Part Series Carsyn Hall “When I start having bad thoughts or feeling down, I immediately do things to keep myself occupied. I try and hang out with my sister...

The Science Behind Depression Part 2 of a 3 Part Series Carsyn Hall Lauren Geller, 17, started feeling different when school started in September of 2018. She noticed her mood started to change, but...

Understanding Teen Depression Part 1 of a 3 part series Carsyn Hall Megan Shinnick was an excellent student who never lacked positivity or energy. However, those traits couldn’t outshine the depression...