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.

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.

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.

We tried Jazzercise

Grace Dorsey • February 13, 2018

As a dance-based exercise form, it uses a combination of strength and cardio to target a multitude of muscle groups: upper body, abs and legs, and one gets to dance to top radio hits.

Introducing tapping, an accessible de-stressing technique

Maddie Murphy • February 11, 2018

EFT is the largest and most popular form of energy psychology and was developed in the early 1990s by Gary Craig, a Stanford engineering graduate specializing in healing and self-improvement.

Kinesiology, biology teacher elevates and energizes health awareness

Grace Dorsey • February 2, 2018

Amy McKenzie, who has been an RBHS teacher for 10 years, has led many initiatives and projects in the name of fitness. Her activities have included anything from organizing preparation for a 5K to arranging walls of note cards describing what makes students happy.

We tried 4 different diets for a week

Multiple Authors • January 24, 2018

Over the course of seven day, each person tried her best to adhere to a specific diet. The diets included vegan, gluten-free, mayo client and "Raw til 4."

Aerial yoga: art and athleticism together

Grace Dorsey • November 7, 2017

From pilates to zumba, new fitness crazes are constantly emerging. Most recently, aerial yoga offers participants anything from an occasional stretch to a career in entertainment, depending on the skill-level and time commitment.