Health

By Stephanie Lin It’s fairly common knowledge that before and after a workout, foods with high-sugar contents are not recommended, while sufficient water and foods high in protein and carbohydrates are best. When put in different situations before and after workouts with …

By Isabelle Jia Stress is a large problem in today’s students whether it is obtained through middle school, high school, or college. As students grow older, the stress level tends to build because people think that in order to get into a …

By Ivy Lin It’s recommended that all teens have around 9 hours of sleep each night. Given the busy schedules of high school students nowadays, though, that may seem impossible. While homework, extracurriculars, and sports may steal hours of sleep every night, …

Everyone knows that fruits and veggies are good for the human body, but all around the U.S., a new and extreme diet based off these basic building blocks is gaining popularity quickly. Officially called the paleolithic diet, this new lifestyle involves eating …

Yoga is extremely popular, but what exactly are its health benefits? Not only are they physical, but they can also be mental. Yoga is relaxing. The slow pace and deep breathing involved loosens muscles and puts the mind in a calm state. …

Tea is consumed in the whole world, with China being the top consumer. It is known to be a relaxing drink, but people are now finding out the health benefits of tea also. All tea is not made the same; each type …

Aside from the obvious physical benefits of sports, there are also many other social and mental benefits that come from a sport. Due to the amount of time sports take up as an extracurricular, it forces you to manage your time wisely. …