There has been so much stigma behind the word “mental illness” in the Korean community forever. The national attitude concerning mental illness is nonchalant, viewing it as a taboo that should not be openly discussed. While Koreans are one of the most advanced scholars in technology and health care field in the 21st century, they…
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Diabetes: A Serious Problem
Although diabetes is a commonly known disease, not many people know exactly what diabetes is. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is the main source of energy for your body and it comes from the food you eat every day. This…
New Path for Cure
Despite the large number of people who have it, many people are unaware of Eczema. Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a skin irritation that makes the skin very itchy. It can be an all over condition or even just in particular areas of the body, but it is still a skin condition that causes…
Opinion: Why Health is a Mandatory Course
In the cities of Orange County, California, students in high school have the option to take Health as their summer activity. As a student who is entering high school in the upcoming school year, I have decided to take the Health course during summer. My first judgment towards the class was very negative as I…
[Editor’s Column] The Hidden Horrors of Emotional Abuse
During many instances, it is easier for us to hide our true emotions and say we are doing “well” during times of emotional pain than hide our physical pain. When one thinks of the word abuse, physical abuse may be the first thing they think of. However, there are many different types of abuse that…
How do we Protect Ourselves During Earthquakes?
Due to the recent earthquakes, many people were extremely shocked and did not know what to do in such a sudden situation. The continuous earthquakes that first started on July 4th, have been in the magnitude range of 2.9 all the way to 6.6. Depending on the magnitude, the way that people feel them may…
[Editor’s Column] What Effect Will the Ridgecrest Earthquakes Have on the “Big One”?
For many Californians, Independence Day was only a harbinger. The 6.4 earthquake that struck on July 4 served as a frightening shock to the residents of the nearby town of Ridgecrest, home to about 28,000 people. But other Southern Californians were just as spooked, many of whom have long been anticipating a quake far…
Teens are Becoming More Depressed. Why?
According to the Johns Hopkins Health Review, “clinical depression and anxiety among adolescents ages 12 to 17 have gone up”. Although people of all ages struggle with depression and anxiety, there are many different reasons as to why depression is more prevalent in the rising generations. Understanding depression and anxiety are crucial to be able…
[Best of 21 JSR] Teen Line: Showing Teens it is Okay to Ask for Help!
This article was originally published on February 18, 2019 Teen life is very demanding. Adults often say “it is the best time of your life, enjoy it.” However, in reality, teens suffer through depression, bullying, peer pressure, abuse and emotional moments. School itself encumbers a tremendous amount of stress and responsibilities on teens’ shoulders; friendship…
[Best of 21 JSR] Student’s Take on The Lorax Project
This article was originally published on February 18, 2019 Climate Change is real, Global Warming is here, and yet the world stays silent. In the past century alone, carbon dioxide emissions have increased on a far greater level than predicted. Carbon Dioxide emissions are growing exponentially with increasing reliance on fossil fuels, consequential obliteration of…