We live in confusing times and nowadays we get mixed messages about just about everything. And that includes what’s healthy AND unhealthy. It can be a real pain in the ass trying to figure out what’s really good for you! And these AskReddit users were kind enough to share things that are seen as healthy but really aren’t. So beware! “Herbal medicine. One of the times I got really unhealthy underweight was when my mom tried to “cure” me by forcing me into a mostly Herbalife diet. I had to…
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Why do teenagers and young people harm themselves?
It is puzzling that many adolescents, especially girls, repeatedly self-harm with no explicit intention of committing suicide. The most common methods involve using blades or scissors to cut one’s arms, wrists and thighs, lighters to burn oneself, or fingernails to scratch deeply. Some may occasionally bang their heads or fists against walls hard enough to cause extensive bruising. Most of this happens in the privacy of their bedrooms. Girls are more likely to create superficial wounds on their legs and arms, while boys are more prone to aggressive acts, such…
Read MoreGood Works: PATCH provides opportunities for young people to provide input on health care practices and policies
Delanie Johnson La Crosse Community Foundation PATCH believes that health care practices, programs and policies should be developed with young people rather than just for them. After all, who could be better than teenagers at providing insight into teenagers’ needs and wants? PATCH, which stands for Providers and Teens Communicating for Health, has been a part of La Crosse County since 2018. It works directly with young people, called educators and teen advocates, to ensure their voices are included in decisions that affect them, with l The ultimate goal being…
Read MoreToxic smoke from Canadian wildfires could impact the health of millions of people in the United States
Wildfires in the United States and Canada, fueled by record heat and drought, could seriously impact the health of millions. Smoke from wildfires in several Canadian provinces, including Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia, has led to air quality alerts in several Midwestern, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states. Also, the fires in Michigan and New Jersey they created thick fog and thick smoke. Inhaling toxic smoke and ash from fires could cause damage to the body, including the lungs and heart, and even weaken our immune systems, experts said. “The smoke from…
Read MoreFlex Wheeler reveals 1993 cycle, says ‘people didn’t take large amounts back then’ – Fitness Volt
Flex Wheeler, a 90s bodybuilding icon, still represents the sport with class today. In a recent The podcast of menace with Dennis James, Wheeler laid out his 1993 steroid cycle and discussed whether or not he used diuretics and growth hormones throughout his career. During a tenure that spanned over 20 years, Wheeler traveled the world as a bodybuilder and showcased a stunning physique with round muscular bellies and exceptional conditioning. He paved the way for future pros by sharing the stage with greats like eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman,…
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