I can’t believe that this Sunday is the 10th anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks on 9/11. Even though I was only 10 years old and in 5th grade at the time, I still remember exactly what I was doing, where I was, and who was I…
Do you know what a hookah is? It’s a water pipe that’s used to smoke flavored tobacco. Some people may think that hookahs don’t have any negative effects on their health because they’re under the assumption that the tobacco is filtered by the water, but…
Although this summer seems like it just began, it’s actually quickly coming to a close. Can you believe it? Soon the warm summer nights will have a chill in the air and the leaves will begin to change color. The changing of seasons is not…
On Children’s Hospital Boston’s blog, Thriving, I read an entry by Dr. Sarah Teasdale about how health care providers often talk to their patients in medical language, and how confusing it can be for them. I agree. When I go to my HCP or I…
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…