In Teen Voices of COVID19, we interview the Center for Young Women’s Health teenage Peer Leaders for insight into their unique experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. Your school is shut down, but you’re still expected to do schoolwork. How do you stay focused? Kaitlyn: For…
When viruses are spreading, many people look for products that can help prevent illness and improve their immune system. Your immune system is your body’s natural defense system against illness. Aisles of grocery stores and pharmacies contain pills, powders, lozenges and other forms of herbal…
Traditionally, yogurt is a milk product made through a process called fermentation. Dairy yogurts may contain an abundance of live microorganisms called probiotics which are healthy bacteria for your gut! Probiotics are very beneficial to your health in many ways including maintaining a healthy digestive…
Green tea is a very popular drink right now because of the supposed health benefits that come from drinking it. It is available as a cold bottled beverage, in tea bags, and in supplement (powder or pill) form. Even just googling “green tea benefits” makes…
A lot of the time, people associate “going green” with spending more money than they have to in order to have less harmful effects on the environment. This can be the case. However, there are free or cheap things you can do every single day…
In unforeseen circumstances, you might find yourself needing to stock up on food. Whether it is due to health, environmental issues, or other reasons, having a plan for food stock can reduce stress in cases of emergency. If you are quarantined or home bound without…
What causes them? Seasonal Allergies happen when your body’s immune system overreacts, perceives a threat that isn’t there and attacks it. This causes the symptoms that we usually see: runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, sore or scratchy throat. It’s all a result of your body…
Hello everyone! My name is Njoki and I am 17 years old. I am a junior in high school and my favorite classes are AP Environmental Science, Biology, and AP Writing. I am on the track team and I am a part of Black Leaders…
Let me paint a picture for you: I am curled over in pain, Oreos and peanut butter within reach, sappy romantic comedy playing in the background; though the pain makes it impossible to concentrate on whatever is happening in the movie. Heating pads applied, Ibuprofen…
Hi everyone! My name is Kaitlyn and I’m from Boston, MA. I’m 17 years old and a junior in high school. English is my favorite class, because I’ve always loved writing. I’m on my school’s cheerleading team and am also an active member of the…