Casco Bay CANLife of a Student Athlete Tip of the Week
Life of a Student Athlete Tip of the Week: Develop healthy habits early in life.
As a teenager it’s important to start healthy habits now that will keep you healthy later in life. Eat lean proteins, fruits and vegetables and some complex carbohydrates. For proper hydration, drink six to eight 12-ouce glasses of water a day. Exercise three to five days a week and be sure to get 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Choose to be drug and alcohol-free.
Mindfulness Apps can help you combat anxiety, sleep better, hone your focus, and more. Mindful.org found the most comprehensive and easy-to-use mindfulness apps that are available for free, check them out below!
Attention Boaters!
Boaters, even if cannabis is legal in your state, the federal government still considers it a Schedule I drug, which the feds say has the potential for abuse and has no accepted medical use. This is very important, because on any water (or land) under federal jurisdiction, it’s illegal to possess cannabis even though a state may have legalized it.
To read the full article please click here: https://www.boatus.com/magazine/2018/december/cannabis-and-boating.asp
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
It is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week! Check out what teens are wanting to know about drugs and alcohol below!
https://teens.drugabuse.gov/national-drug-alcohol-facts-week/chat-with-scientists/popular-questions
Life of a Student Athlete: Tip of the Week
Tip of the Week: Prep for the game: eat well, sleep plenty and think positively.
Life of a Student Athlete: Tip of the Week
Tip of the Week: Vaping isn’t considered safe for teens because your brain is still developing and can expose you to toxic substances and nicotine.
Exposure to nicotine and toxic substances in vaping devices can cause your breathing to become rapid and shallow, as well as increase heart rate and blood pressure. The vapor can contain volatile organic compounds, flavoring such as diacetyl which is a chemical linked to a serious lung disease and heavy metals such as nickel, tin and lead. Nicotine use can also rewire the brain, which can impact your concentration, learning and impulse control.
Be a Hero: Take Time to Praise a Child
Be A Hero: Connecting with children each day lowers the chance for them to engage in risky behavior later in life. Whether you’re a parent, relative, teacher or friend, the time you spend with kids matters.
To learn more visit the website here: https://bemyherotoday.com/
