Doctors overprescribe drugs, feed epidemic

Elad Gov-Ari • May 3, 2018

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) explains that the term “opioid” covers a variety of controlled substances that possess pain-reducing properties. The more common variations of the drugs are the schedule 1 drug Heroin, prescription drug Oxycodone and a synthetic variant, Fentanyl.

Alzheimer’s slowly unravels identity

Nikol Slatinska • May 3, 2018

Learning how to prevent this disease is becoming more and more critical, as its prevalence is increasing; the medical journal Neurology reported that the number of people with the illness will triple by 2050.

Students use weight training to reach fitness goals

Faaris Khan • April 30, 2018

For senior Joe Pulickal, having a chiseled, muscular body was always a dream he wished would come true. This year, he decided to make it happen. As a senior, Pulickal had a lighter schedule compared to...

Cupping treatment offers unique solution for muscle pain, tension

Ryan Choe • April 30, 2018

Dr. Amy Satterfield provides a close look at how cupping is becoming a popular care treatment for people experiencing muscle pain and stiffness. RBHS junior Braden Hopkins also describes his opinions about the treatment after undergoing it earlier this year.

Hydration promises health

Grace Dorsey • April 30, 2018

It seems that drinking water is a cure-all. Name a problem: acne, dry skin, excess weight, tiredness, cellulite. Chances are, hydration will help.

Intense exercise gains momentum

Grace Dorsey • April 30, 2018

In recent years, HIIT, or high intensity interval training, has gained a cult following. Boasting an efficient fat-burning effect, this type of exercise usually consists of burpees, squat jumps, sprints and other similar movement patterns.

Women’s healthcare improves despite negligent past

Grace Dorsey • April 5, 2018

Historically, there’s been a severe lack of respect and priority given to women’s healthcare. Through the years, this trend has taken many forms. From diagnosing any distressed woman with “wandering womb disease,” to ignoring a patient because “she’s just being dramatic,” the atrocity is the same.

Protein powder doesn’t promote spontaneous muscle gains

Jordan Rogers • April 2, 2018

At first glance, one might assume protein supplements are the solution to becoming fit and healthy; however, it is the myth that “protein builds muscles” that drives consumers to buy supplements, only to be disappointed that they magically didn’t build muscle overnight.

Early exposure to technology inhibits development

Nikol Slatinska • March 26, 2018

Despite its prevalence, excessive use of electronics can lead to delayed advancement of interpersonal skills in children.

Au Naturale is in style

Nikol Slatinska • March 26, 2018

More and more people have found a need for ingesting and applying natural ingredients. Nowadays, many have gladly abandon their pill-laden lifestyles for a much simpler alternative.

Wellness trends take world by storm

Grace Dorsey • March 1, 2018

Today, wellness (at least in western countries) means waking up with bulletproof coffee and collagen, catching an early-morning yoga session, staying hydrated with kombucha and/or detox water, renouncing dairy and subscribing to natural beauty products.

Winter cold brings chilling health risks

Ji-Sung Lee • February 26, 2018

With spring sports right around the corner, tolerating the chattering teeth is important for some extra practice outside. Even non athletes have to power through the cold and the health risks associated with it.