Bridging the Divide in Health Education
Disparities in health education continue to be prevalent. This organization is trying to fix that.
Category Archives: Community Health
Does Everyone Have a Safe Place to Go?
Emergency services save lives, but how accessible are they for marginalized members of society?
Social Media: An Unlikely Ally During Natural Disasters
Social media is ubiquitous in today’s society. How can it be leveraged to save lives?
E-Cigarettes: Current Use and Dangers
E-cigarettes. Do you use them? If you are a teenager, you are more likely to use e-cigarettes than regular cigarettes.
Cultural Influences on Mental Health
How can a seemingly individual concern like mental health have larger public health implications? Part one of a two-part series.
Medical Cannabis and Opioid Abuse
For years, physicians had been misled about the long-term effects of opioid painkiller. Medical cannabis may very well be an alternative that could have a very positive effect on both those already dependent on opioids as well as in a preventative manner.
Yoga: A Preventative Method
Yoga practitioners often tout the health benefits of yoga. Indeed, yoga has become to be regarded as a cure-all for whatever ailments one may have, but what claims can be substantiated?
Does Technology Make You Exercise More Often?
Apple, Garmin, and Fitbit have all invested large sums of money towards multi-sport fitness watches. These watches can cost up to $600, but are they really worth it?
Pets: Bringing Both Health and Happiness
It has long been known that humans are social beings. As mammals, we have evolved to crave social interactions and personal connection. Feeling alone can bring about potentially severe health problems such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. It is no wonder, then, that humans have
Best Babies Zone
“Best Babies Zone” is part two of a two-part series on life course theory. To read part one, click here. Over the last two centuries, the improvement of medicine, nutrition, and childcare resources has drastically reduced the infant mortality rate in the United States. Due