The importance of sunlight for teen health

In Australia the sun has some kick-ass potent UVB (ultraviolet B rays) and UVA (ultraviolet A rays) that can mess your skin up. The Government has pushed the message, ‘Slip, Slop, Slap’ for years. Slip on a shirt. Slop on some sunscreen. Slap on a hat. This is a great...

Tech neck and how to avoid it

‘Tech neck’ is a term for the pain in your neck and shoulders caused by spending long periods with your head tilted forward looking at your phone or tablet. This is an unnatural position and can cause headaches, muscle pain and long-term posture problems. The human...

Vaping – looks cool until you die from it

There is no doubt vaping looks cool. A teenager sucking on a vape has an air of rebellion around him. He knows the risks and doesn’t care. His identity is tied into this rebel attitude. Big tobacco companies pay millions of dollars each year to advertise their...