Health

Natalia Pepe, 2028Published 12/2/24

Studies on VR therapy have shown it to be largely effective in those with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. But what does VR therapy specifically do to help people, and what does it mean for mental health treatment as a whole?

Nadia Schweighoffer, 2025Published 11/25/24

Social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat have become commonplace on nearly everyone's phones, and many have come to accept how addictive they can be. But how does our social media use affect us, and how do we know when doom scrolling has gone too far?

Echo Margary, 2027Published 11/21/24

Along with the changing of season comes the potential of catching the common cold. Luckily, there are effective remedies you can try at home to alleviate cold symptoms and support recovery.

Isha Vishwanath, 2027Published 11/18/24

The apple cider doughnut we all know and love is finally back in season, popular among doughnut stores and festivals. The origins of this dessert go all the way back to the early 20th century, where it first became a fall favorite.

Natalia Pepe, 2028Published 11/18/24

Because of work, school, and activities, many don’t get their recommended hours of sleep, putting us into something called “sleep debt.” Many people attempt to “pay” their sleep debt that has accumulated over the week by oversleeping on the weekends, but in reality, this can do more harm than good. 

Emily Junaedi, 2027Published 10/11/24

Water is an essential part of life, yet many students neglect to pay attention to their intake. Why do we need water and how much do we need?

Cam Lewis, 2024Published 3/9/24
This weekend Sunday March 10th is Daylight Savings. This means that we move the clocks 1 hour ahead to“spring” forward.
Mary Nugent, 2024Published 1/3/24
In the modern media world, content is being shared at all times through a variety of platforms across the internet. Many people, especially younger generations, turn to TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube for information and entertainment, but a source of entertainment that has always been around yet became increasingly popular in 2023 is podcasts, which can be extremely beneficial to all kinds of listeners.
Julia Bevilacqua, 2024Published 12/2/23
A favorite Holiday memory shared by millions worldwide is making gingerbread man cookies and decorating them with the whole family. This tradition is a great way to bring everyone together for a few hours of holiday cheer. The recipe below is from Tastes Better From Scratch, to make the most delicious gingerbread cookies. 
Cam Lewis, 2025Published 11/30/23
These are both the most common pain relievers and you can buy them at any drugstore, but they both have important uses. Do you know which one to use?
Cam Lewis, 2025Published 11/30/23
The life expectancy of Americans has finally started rebounding from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic but we still have a ways to go.
Nadia Schweighoffer, 2025Published 11/22/23

Why is Self-Care important? Do you ever wonder what you could be doing differently to improve your life?

Sabha Hossan, 2025Published 11/3/23
Do you ever wonder about the negative impacts of using your phone? Do you think you need to lower your screen time? Read this article and find out.
Cam Lewis, 2025Published 10/30/23
As Halloween approaches do you ever wonder what candy you definitely should be putting in your bag? 
Ella Paul, 2024Published 10/11/23
World Mental Health Day, on October 10th, marked the $1.9 million-raised mark for Noah Kahan's Busyhead Project. Kahan, alternative indie/folk artist, is an advocate for destigmatizing mental health and uses his platform to do so through his lyrics and this project. 
Emily Junaedi, 2027Published 10/1/23
As we progress into the future, people are using more and more devices for different purposes. Phones, iPads, Computers, Laptops, Television, Entertainment, Working and Learning. But are more screens better?
Dipti Rajbongshi, 2025Published 3/29/23

Sleep deprivation is a serious matter and can drastically affect your memory. Without a night of sleep, you may not be able to remember things well or retain focus. 
Ella Paul, 2024Published 3/14/23

Every food item we purchase from a store is labeled with an "expiration date," but how relevant really are these dates and how intensely should we follow them?
Lily Date, 2023Published 5/3/22

If you’ve watched Luca, chances are you’ve seen the bright green dish known as Trenette Al Pesto. This dish includes pesto, green beans, and potatoes-all on top of some pasta
Juia Bevilaqua, 2025Published 10/07/22

The Guidance Departments in each of the Cheshire Public Schools has always had a focus on student mental health and mental health education, and even more so recently with the aftereffects of COVID-19. Isolation and lack of communication with friends and family greatly impacted the mental health of teens across the nation. This year at CHS, health classes will feature something new; the Mental Health First Aid curriculum. 
Anna Pociu, 2023Published 1/19/22

Midterms are here! Did you procrastinate studying? Check out these last-minute study tips for cramming for midterms you did not prepare for. 

Lilly Rosier, 2023Published 10/14/21

Cheshire High School hosted a Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 6. If you donated blood there, you may be wondering where your blood goes after the drive.

Haley Shaw, 2023Published 10/12/21

One of my family’s favorite traditions to herald in the new season is to go apple picking. Once we have a lot of apples I usually make apple cake.


Sagarika Srinivasan 2023 Published 03/02/21

Covid-19 has led to stress and anxiety. To combat this, many people have turned to music to connect with others and relieve stress. Why do people choose music as a solution?

Lily Date 2023 Published 03/02/21

Drinking excessive amounts of coffee can sometimes leave you wanting a substitute. Luckily, there are many coffee alternatives that are just as satisfying as the popular morning drink.

Lily Date 2023 Published 2/7/21

Brighten up your work-from-home space with some easy to care for plants!

Lily Date 2023 Published 12/08/20

Hot chocolate is the perfect beverage for a cold winter day. Make these hot chocolate bombs for a new way to enjoy this sweet drink.

Madison Shaw 2023 Published 11/21/20

Is this the health section of the newspaper? Yes. Is this a recipe with absolutely no healthy ingredients? Also yes. But during this pandemic, a chocolate chip cookie is miracle food. Bake them for yourself and your family to bring a little joy into your lives.

Fiona Byers 2022 Published 11/17/20

Salem, Massachusetts, a popular tourist attraction, is still open amid the pandemic. How is Salem protecting its many visitors from COVID?

Callie Fritz 2020Published 03/12/20

An update on the COVID-19 pandemic gripping not just the US but the world as a whole.

Matthew O'Donnell, 2020Published 10/18/19

Addiction is a serious issue with real-life consequences. What happens when drugs take over your life?

Vaping: crisis or Conspiracy?

Callie Fritz, 2020Published 10/18/20

As the vaping crisis continues to mount, can anything or anyone solve this growing issue?

Grace Azaula, 2020Published  09/27/19

The Healthy Balance and Achievement class became a new  requirement last year in order to address the rising stress levels CHS students.

Grace Azaula, 2020Published 09/20/19

Eating the same lunch every day can get to be boring, so spice it up with these delicious, healthy meals!