Health

Listed below are handy apps that students can use in their everyday lives to actively better their health! stoic. ( click here to download ) Stoic is a mental health and wellness app that allows users to track their moods and progress over time, learn how to practice common mental health activities such as breathing exercises, meditation, and everyday journaling. Relevance : Focuses on one of many aspects of health - mental health. It allows students to be more aware of their mental health patterns, and how to acknowledge their feelings, how to lessen anxiety, and track their progress.  yuScore: 3 Customization : Stoic caters to the student's mental health needs. No student's mental health suggestions will be exactly the same and is entirely dependent on their current status. Score: 4 Feedback : There are limited feedback mechanisms that the app can suggest for the student, depending on their mood. The app will give the user specific instructions when given a suggestion on ho...

Want to stay up-to-date on the latest health news? Here's my favorite Twitter accounts that keep me informed on health news! 1. Food Safety (@foodsafetygov)   Food Safety gives great tips on how to prepare, handle, and cook foods safely. Many of us may not even be aware that the foods we eat every day may be contaminated! Follow to not only learn new tips, but to incorporate them in your own lives.           2. NPR Health News (@NPRHealth)   NPR's Health News Twitter keeps followers updated on NPR's latest podcasts about health news. Tweets conveniently include links to podcast topics for easy access! 3. Active Minds (@Active_Minds) Especially as a teenager, mental health is so important! Active Minds is a great account that de-stigmatizes mental health and reminds you to take care of yourself! It also offers resources that may be helpful for you, from volunteer opportunities to free virtual mental health courses. 4. U.S. FDA Recalls (@FDArecalls) Bei...