The student news site of Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

The Hawkeye

The student news site of Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

The Hawkeye

The student news site of Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

The Hawkeye

Health News

Fact or Fiction: Do Shape Ups really work?

By Vince DeMiero January 19, 2011

Most people have probably heard of the Sketchers or Reebok Shape Ups shoes. The promise and advertisement for the shoes is to help a person lose weight. People can’t help but think, “Do these...

Fact or Fiction: Does coffee stunt your growth?

By Michelle Schomer January 18, 2011

According to Specialty Coffee Association of America , nearly 50 percent of America’s population, that’s roughly 150 million American’s, consume espresso, cappuccino, latte, or iced or cold coffees....

Seasonal Depression

By Hawkeye Staff December 15, 2010

As the name suggests, Seasonal Affective Disorder, also commonly known as SAD, is a form of recurring depression that occurs around the same time every year. SAD which is categorized as a mental disorder...

The truth about tanning; what they haven’t told you

By Farrah Jacobson December 15, 2010

Since the fall and winter weather here, people are wanting to go tanning so they can keep their glow that they had from the summer. Tan skin is more popular right now than pale or pasty white skin, in...

Obesity Deaths

By Nazia Khan November 30, 2010

Obesity is a growing epidemic throughout the world. Hundreds of people in the United States are obese and are dying from obesity and the diseases that come with obesity. Obesity is the second preventable...

A dangerous bite to your energy drink: popular, inexpensive drink infamous for the dangerous consequences

By Hawkeye Staff November 30, 2010

Energy drinks are something many people are familiar with, especially among teenagers and adults. Not only do they come in different flavors, but they’re supposed to provide the drinker with a boost...

Genetically Modified Foods

By Olivia Driscoll November 30, 2010

According to Mansato, over eighty percent of processed foods contain genetically modified foods. Genetically modified foods have had specific changes added or taken from their DNA. Genetic engineering...

Energy Drinks: Plenty of consequences to this unhealthy fad

Energy Drinks: Plenty of consequences to this unhealthy fad

By Hawkeye Staff November 3, 2010

According to Dr. Stephen Chang, a staff physician for righthealth.com, research shows that one third of people ages 12 to 24 consume energy drinks regularly. Energy drinks like Monster, Rockstar, Red...

Teenage depression becoming more common

By Michelle Schomer October 26, 2010

Depression has become more  common amongst teenagers, but what are the reasons for teens to feel depressed? According to teendepression.org, approximately 20 percent of teens will experience depression...

A good laugh has its medicinal benefits

A good laugh has its medicinal benefits

By Hasna Hussein October 26, 2010

Whether laughter helps people live longer has been questioned by many. But research suggests laughter is helpful to mental health and the way people deal with stress and worry. Researchers found...

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Fact or Fiction: Do bed bugs bite?

By Michelle Schomer October 26, 2010

Bed bugs have long been questioned whether or not they are real, and if they are, do these bed bugs bite. In fact, bed bugs are real and are currently inhabiting beds as well as other places in homes. Complaints...

Going green? Turn to vegetarianism

Going green? Turn to vegetarianism

By Michelle Schomer October 26, 2010

Every day, young men and women are choosing to live a healthier and longer life by becoming vegetarians, people who do not eat any animal flesh. This can also be referred to as vegetarianism. According...

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