This summer I received a second opportunity to work in the COACH (Community Opportunities Advancement Children’s Hospital) program here at CHB. Through this program high school and college students are exposed to a variety of health care professions. Students are assigned to different areas of the…
Just a few weeks ago I was enjoying my summer like most teens by hitting the beach and the lake to soak up some sun. I’ve always had the attitude “that will never happen to me” when it comes to things such as cancer, but…
You may have seen the term “glycemic index” in a magazine article or in a diet book. The term glycemic index (or “GI”) may sound complicated, but the concept of is actually pretty simple. GI is a measure of how foods that have carbohydrates (carbs)…
Most of us would agree that a lot of fast food offers little nutritional benefit because menu items are often full of artificial ingredients and excess fat, sugar, and salt. However, there are restaurant chains that actually do give you the option of ordering a…
Journaling has been one of the most helpful things I’ve ever done. Journals give you a place to write down your honest thoughts and emotions without being afraid of how people will react or think of you. Through journaling I’ve not only learned a lot…
While the weather in Boston is cooling down, temperatures in other parts of the United States have hit an all time high. This may be the longest heat wave in history for some states, and the record highs just don’t seem to be letting up…
I remember how excited I was when I turned 18 and got offered my first credit card. My family always told me to not get one because they thought I was too young to have debt. I didn’t listen. I ignored their advice because I…
It’s easy to get too much sun exposure outdoors, and it’s important to take the necessary precautions to absorb the least amount of UV rays possible. Being exposed to the sun without sunscreen and using tanning booths dramatically increases your chances of getting skin cancer….
Sex; it’s everywhere. You see it on TV, through advertising, and you hear about it through song lyrics. It might seem like everyone is doing it, but it’s not the case. As a teen, it’s completely normal to think about sex, have sexual feelings, and…
Summer is finally here and everyone is excited to get out of “hibernation”. Many of you may have summer activities already planned, but for those of you who don’t know what to do with your free time, here are some suggestions: Volunteer: Volunteering your time…