‘Health’ Archives
Study drugs popping up at schools
Students at Kaneland are popping prescription “study drugs” like Adderall and Ritalin to increase their focus just before a test—but the real problem is they don’t have a prescription. [Read More]
Study drugs popping up at schools
By Samantha Payton and Hannah Wallace, Reporters Students at Kaneland are popping prescription “study drugs” like Adderall and Ritalin to increase their focus just before a test—but the real problem is they don’t have a prescription. “Kids use it to get better [Read More]
Selecting the best chocolate
Trying to cure your chocolate cravings? Take the healthier choice and choose dark chocolate, which offers more health benefits than milk or white chocolates. [Read More]
New vitamin study suggests some can harm more than help
Vitamins and supplements some can harm more than help--that's the surprising finding of new scientific studies. [Read More]
Be more flexible
Sore after a tough practice and not sure how to relieve the stiffness? Why not try yoga? [Read More]
Blindsided: the scary reality of concussions
It was a hot morning last month when freshman Dominick Cozzi was blindsided by a teammate. [Read More]
Aspirin found to protect against cancer
Taking aspirin regularly may cut the risk of dying from certain cancers by as much as 21 percent. [Read More]
Dispelling the myths about ADD and ADHD
By Kaleb Schuppner and Sam Bower, Reporters Junior Josh Lewis is having trouble focusing in class again. He logs into Konnect, sees a zero in his geometry class and realizes he forgot to turn in another assignment. That assignment? He did it. It’s in his bag right now. He [Read More]
Four common myths about weight loss
By Lauren Companiott, Reporter Here are a few of the most common misconceptions about weight loss and the reality behind them: [Read More]
Flat abs in 90 days
By McKinzie Mangers, Reporter There are only three months until summer-it’s time to starting getting ready for the hot weather, tank tops and bikinis. Get results in 90 days with a quick 10 minute workout on an excercise dome, designed by former KHS P.E. teacher Kate [Read More]
The pursuit of happiness: The five components of well being
By: Diana Nuno, Editor Junior DiAndre Maldonado is always laughing and joking with his group of friends. Although he’s happy most of the time, Maldonado finds himself the happiest when he’s being social with his close friends. [Read More]
Know the difference between colds, flus and sinus infections
Compiled by, Emily Carr Eyes and Ears: Sinus infection: Pain or pressure around eyes. Cold: Possible watery eyes and ear infection if fluid is backed up. “My worst ear infection lasted about a week and I could barely hear in my infected ear,” [Read More]
The Sofa Workout: 4 Ways to sneak in more exercise
By Rachael Clinton, Editor SOFA RISES: What to do: Sitting up on sofa with both feet on the ground, hold dumbbells in each hand in front of the body, with palms facing thighs and feet shoulder-width apart. Contract the abs and lift the chest. Exhale as you raise the arm up [Read More]
Aspirin to prevent cancer
By Brin Wilk, Reporter Recent studies for the American Cancer Society, led by John Radcliffe Hospital at the University of Oxford, show that taking aspirin regularly may cut your risk of dying from certain cancers by as much as 21 percent. “This study provides [Read More]
Too much light at night may cause weight gain
By Kaprice Sanchez, Reporter Columbus, Ohio–Can’t lose that last 10 pounds? Blame the glow from that computer screen. |A new study from Ohio State University suggests that light from technological devices, such as televisions and computers, can affect [Read More]
Quick Breakfasts
For most, the morning is hectic, but it’s also the most important time of the day to consume food. Not only is breakfast beneficial to the start of the day but, it’s beneficial to maintaining lifelong health. “ wakes your body up, starts your brain [Read More]
Heavy backpacks, bags may strain back
Melissa Bohorquez, Reporter Ever wondered why your back hurts so much? Or if that pain is ever caused from a heavy backpack or duffel bag? According to a recent issue of Spine, teens commonly carry school backpacks that weigh anywhere from 10 to 22 percent of their body [Read More]
Fast food menus to display calories, by law
By Julia Angelotti, Reporter Seven hundred and forty calories–that’s how many calories are in one McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese. However, unless people scour their website for the nutritional facts, no one would never know that this burger [Read More]
Kaneland nurses use several criteria to determine whether a student is sick enough to go home
On average, about 140 students stay home or get sent home each day. Are all of the illnesses real? [Read More]
The skinny on orthorexia: when healthy eating goes too far
By Kelsey Bishop, Reporter Eating disorders affect up to 24 million individuals in America, and 70 million worldwide. There are many different types of eating disorders, and another has been added to the list: Orthorexia Nervosa. Although it hasnt been officially classified [Read More]