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Rexburg, Idaho Safe in the Sun with Kids Days spent at the splash park, climbing R-mountain, and swimming at Rexburg Rapids help us enjoy the warmth of the sun with great fun. How do we soak up the warmth before the cold comes, and protect our children from the sun? Staying safe from sun exposure can feel like a constant battle, here in southeast Idaho. Sun protection from an early age is critical for preventing skin cancer later in life. Just a few serious sunburns can increase the risk of skin cancer later on. Red and tan skin is common during the summer. Do we encourage sun exposure with tan compliments? Do we seek out sun exposure for the changing color appeal? We all know too much sun exposure is bad, but how do we help our kids avoid that summer sunburn? How do we minimize that leathering skin damage...
One in four young adults, between the ages of 18 and 24, have a diagnosable mental illness. Mental illness and health issues in college students have increased dramatically since 2000. More than 11 percent of college students have been diagnosed or treated for anxiety in 2016 and more than 10 percent reported being diagnosed or treated for depression. 64 percent of young adults who are no longer in college are not attending college because of a mental health related reason, according to the CSC. Depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder are the primary diagnoses of these young adults. A.P.A Symptoms of Diagnoses Depression Symptoms: Mood: Sadness, feelings of being overwhelmed, feelings of hopelessness, and feelings of powerlessness Behavioral: Changes in sleep habits, sleeping more or difficulty sleeping. Appetite changes, including either a loss of appetite or overeating Cognitive: Seeing a glass ‘half-empty,’ having trouble concentrating and paying attention, resulting in difficulty in reading and...
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