The Effects of Substance Abuse on Teenagers
Many teenagers engage in risky behavior by nature. Whether peer pressure brings a teenager to try drugs or alcohol, or a teen begins using a substance because they want to seem older, substance abuse is prevalent among teenagers throughout the United States. While trying to drink at a party or smoking marijuana a few times […]
Recommended Sleep Times According To The National Sleep Foundation
You may have read that for optimum health, one is supposed to sleep for at least 8 hours a day. However, this figure varies according to age and amount of activity one is involved in. The more active and young a person is, the more sleep he or she requires. The National Sleep Foundation indicates […]
Vital Considerations for Teens Who Are Considering Cosmetic Surgery
Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and felt that you need to change your looks? It is a fact that people out there have something they wish to change about their body looks. Maybe the nose is too long, the legs are not appealing, or the scars on your face do not […]
Energy Drinks Linked to at Least 5 Deaths
Since 2004 five deaths have occurred that were linked to energy drinks according to government records. The FDA does not regulate these drinks as they are labeled as dietary supplements, not soda. Colas and coffees are regulated as to the amount of caffeine by the FDA. According to Mayo Clinic there are 80 mg caffeine […]