Strokes are one of the leading causes for death in the United States, ranking fifth overall. Every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke. In the past few decades, research has improved, allowing for about 80% of strokes to be prevented. However, you must take responsibility for yourself, making lifestyle and health-related changes.

I recently got the amazing opportunity to be able to shadow multiple registered nurses through my high school’s program. Through my observations, I was able to expand my knowledge of what it means to be a registered nurse. Initially, I had thought that all RNs worked in the same sector, but to my surprise, RNs work in a multitude of different divisions of a hospital. 

All through childhood, most kids are given approximately 15 vaccinations to protect them from illnesses that can vary from the ordinary flu to the life-threatening Hepatitis. Adults are also given several vaccines, such as the Tetanus shot, which expires every ten years, and the shingles vaccine, which is recommended for adults over the age of 50. Admittedly, they might be a little scary and painful, but vaccines are extremely important for the immune system as they can prevent deadly diseases from invading your body.

Over 4 billion people in the world wear glasses, according to Overnight Glasses. That’s over half of the population! Glasses have become an essential part of everyday life for billions of people, allowing them to correct their vision to go on with their daily lives without having to worry about almost crashing into a car or nearly cutting themselves while using a knife.

Thousands of students apply for undergrad schooling, medical school, residency, and many other programs to pursue what they love every year. This time is generally spent worrying over credentials, essays, interviews, and whatever else comes between a student and their dream school.