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Passion Project Expo
We had a wonderful time attending the Passion Project Expo this summer! Scholars from Countee Cullen Omega created the C.R.O.W.N.S. (Communities Redeeming Our Worth, Narrative, & Shine) Initiative. They learned about homelessness in the Harlem community and created hygiene packs that they distributed to the local homeless population. They also made a five-part visual mixtape […]
YouTube Fitness Videos
Interested in working out at home, but don’t know where to start? YouTube can be a valuable resource for you to try new workouts and get moving! Here are a few of our favorite fitness focused YouTube accounts for you to try. BeFiT Want to try something new? This YouTube channel features a variety of […]
Alcohol Abuse and Depression
Research has shown that up to ten percent of depressed people also abuse alcohol. Many people abuse alcohol when depressed because it makes the sad feelings go away. However this is only a temporary “fix”. People abusing alcohol think they are treating their depression when in fact large amounts of alcohol can actually worsen the […]
Watermelon “Pizza”
If you were at our college boot camp over the summer, you got to try all sorts of healthy snacks. In case you weren’t at boot camp, we are sharing one of our favorite recipes for Watermelon Pizza. You read that right! This sweet take on pizza is a healthy treat that’s perfect for an […]
September is Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month, so the national food bank Feeding America is working to end hunger in America! Here are some ways you can participate in Hunger Action Month: Find a Food Pantry or Soup Kitchen near you! Food Bank NYC partners with Feeding America to provide meals and ingredients to families in need. […]
Managing Academic Stress with Meditation Apps
Getting back to school can be stressful as you begin to think about getting good grades and applying for college. Don’t let that stress get you down! Different types of stress management work for different people, and you should find what works best for you. Stress management includes all of the things you may […]
Health Tips for the School Year
Welcome back to school and back to BridgeUP! We are so excited to hear about how you spent your summer. Now that school is starting, we’re here to encourage that you start off on the right foot. School can be stressful, but here are our tips to help you stay healthy during the new year–physically, […]
Calcium: The Teen Bone Builder
While your teen’s body grows, their bones are growing rapidly so they will need a lot of calcium in their diets. Calcium is found in milk and milk products like cheese and yogurt, but can also be found in other products like certain canned fish, leafy greens, and some corn tortillas. Click this link to […]
How Teens Can Stay Fit
At NYPL BridgeUP, BeWell staff has spent a lot of time talking about the benefits of physical activity. It can improve your fitness and your health, reduce your stress, and make you more confident! You can get exercise in a variety of ways, whether it’s during gym, with a sports team, dancing, or working out […]