Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Have you been hearing a lot about sports-related injuries lately? The CDC reports that in the US, 7 million sports injuries occur in youth between the ages of 5-24 each year. I’ve witnessed and experienced multiple injuries while playing sports and know how they can affect you in the long term.
Osgood-Schlatter’s disease is an example of a knee injury that can occur in adolescents due to year-round sports activity. Someone with this disease will feel sharp pain at the knob just below the knee cap. Keep reading…
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
At the beginning of each year, tons of people make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. They may say things such as “My hips are too big”, or “I want a flat stomach”, or “I need to work on my figure”, but why can’t they just embrace who they are? The women and girls that you see in magazines or advertisements are not the majority; they’re the minority! According to MSNBC and the New York Times, the average woman in America is a size 14. She is beautiful and has curves. Keep reading…
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
I know it’s been a while since I wrote a blog entry, but things have been very hectic, especially with school. As the New Year begins and I approach graduation day, it’s harder and harder to grasp the fact that I will be a freshman in college in just a few more months. As exciting as that may sound, I’m nervous at the same time. It’s a big step into adulthood knowing that I’m no longer a child who can depend on my teachers or parents to baby me and tell me what’s right from wrong. Keep reading…
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Hi, my name is Katie. I’m the new college intern here at the Center for Young Women’s Health. I’m a senior majoring in psychology and will be working at the CYWH throughout the semester. My background in psychology has taught me a lot, but I hope to return to school and earn a degree in Nursing after I graduate. In my spare time I love to do lots of different activities. Some of my favorites include running, yoga, pilates, hanging out with my friends, watching movies, and cooking. I’m a very outgoing and social person and love trying new things! Keep reading…
Friday, January 20th, 2012
Hey guys, I just got back from the Dominican Republic. I was there for a month and it didn’t seem like I was there long enough. I had an amazing vacation – spending time with family and friends, going out, etc. Having my family divided between two countries gives me the opportunity to travel frequently, but it’s also difficult. Seeing my long-distance family for a couple weeks a year just doesn’t cut it, especially because I feel like I have more in common with them than with the relatives that live closer to me. Keep reading…
Friday, January 20th, 2012
Hi! My name’s Alexa and I’m one of the new youth advisors at the Center for Youth Women’s Health (CYWH). I’m sixteen and a sophomore at Boston Latin Academy. I am super friendly, hardworking, and creative. Like most teenage girls I like to spend time with friends and family, and shop. I’m interested in the visual arts (photography in particular), and the performing arts. Keep reading…
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Hello, my name is Christina, and I’m the one of the newest peer leaders here at the Center for Young’s Women’s Heath, Children’s Hospital Boston. I just recently turned seventeen years old, and I’m a junior at Boston Latin Academy. Even though I care a lot about education, I’m also very lively and outgoing; being social, hanging out with friends, and always being involved in some type of activity are all facets of my daily life. I love being an all-around individual, participating in sports such as tennis and track, and clubs involving topics from health to fashion. Trying new things is my motto! Keep reading…
Monday, January 9th, 2012
Last week Dr. Claire McCarthy, MD, wrote a thought provoking blog regarding the increasing number of teens who are arrested before reaching the age of 23. Dr. McCarthy’s blog was in response to a study presented in Pediatrics (the medical journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics), which stated that by age 23, 1 in 3 youth in the United States has been arrested for a non-traffic offense. I was asked to take a look at the blog and provide my opinion. Some of the people I happened to talk to thought the statistic was indeed alarming and that the data seemed unrealistic. After reading the article the abstract I can say that I agree with the findings – and here’s why. Keep reading…
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Happy New Year! Did you make a new year’s resolution this year? I’ve always had mixed feelings about New Year’s resolutions. I think it’s great when people set goals (especially when it comes to health), but the resolutions some people make are so unrealistic. I mean, why resolve to change something if there’s little chance that you can be successful? Many of the health-related resolutions people make involve following extremely rigid diets, losing a drastic amount of weight, or doing an absurd amount of exercise. If you’re thinking about making some PCOS-friendly changes this year, here are my top 5 suggestions for changes you can make and stick with throughout the year: Keep reading…
Friday, December 30th, 2011
I just wanted to take this opportunity to give a public service announcement. Everyone should become an organ donor.
There are so many reasons that someone may need an organ or tissue transplant. Some people develop age-related problems, some people get wounded in combat, and others have genetic problems or diseases that cause their bodies to malfunction. The scary thing about needing a new organ or new tissue is that it’s a very different problem from a “normal” disease or illness that can be treated. If you need a new organ, you’re waiting on a donation, not medication. Keep reading…
