Loving Your Disability
In her early teens, Christie Levine had to reconcile herself with her chronic scoliosis. In coming to terms with her disability, she also became an athlete.
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What It’s Like To Have Obamacare
I get angry when politicians talk about the Affordable Care Act like it’s the death of the American dream. Because…
Internship Teaches Health Solutions to Local Teens
Tamajiea Videau is 16 years old, just halfway through high school, and already she can picture her future career.
Do Electronic Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit?
Vape pens, or e-cigarettes, are often billed as a safer way for smokers to get their fix. The user breathes…
Young Invincible On Affordable Care Act
While my friends are trying to decide between movies and a house party on Friday night, I’m weighing a completely different option in my head. Should I even risk going out?
The Real Snack Food Story
After school and evening are crunch time for most families. It’s when crucial decisions get made that affect kids’ fitness and weight—and that includes snacks. According to a poll done by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Harvard School of Public Health and NPR, most parents believe their children are eating healthy.