The words “eating disorder” cover a wide range of mental health issues, from anorexia and bulimia to binge eating disorders. And while these topics can be full of mystery if you are not fully informed,...

“People with depression are just overly sad. Get some sleep, you’ll feel better. Depression isn’t really an illness.” These are just some of the misconceptions that lead to stigmas according...

Teetering on stilettos with heels the size of their wrists, most models embrace an unrealistic body image. They grace billboards and strut down runways, making girls hungry for a distorted belief of beauty....

From its roots as a small blog on thekirkwoodcall.com, Health & Wellness has since evolved into its own print section at the start of this school year. With fuel from talented artists and photographers,...

Squirming from the nurse and burying herself under a chair, a small kindergarten girl was seemingly overwhelmed by the idea of a brief prick to the arm. Ultimately being coaxed out of hiding, her shots...

The right prefrontal cortex lights up the pleasure centers in the brain like a Christmas tree. Endorphins, oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine are released from the limbic system. These chemicals surge the...

Somewhere in America sugar is administered into assembly line products like insulin injections to a 9-year-old diabetic. Somewhere in America an overweight, diet conscious eighth grader walks her second...

Applying ice cubes to your wrist or neck at practice will help the body cool down more quickly and effectively. Bringing a frozen towel or Chilly Pad for water breaks is another way to bring relief...

According to Priscilla Clarkson, who works with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), chilling your muscles post-workout will help flush built-up lactic acid out of the legs, resulting in...