Thanksgiving, and holidays in general, can be a tricky time for anyone. Not only do holidays tend to be food-focused with lots of expectations around eating, but seeing family that you may not have seen in a couple months can spark conversations you may not…
Hi everyone! I’m Lilly, the newest peer advisor at the Center for Young Women’s Health, and I’m super excited about this position. I’m 17 years old, a junior in high school, and I love science. I’ve always been very interested in math, but after taking…
Have you ever walked into a health food store or juice/smoothie store and been bombarded with immune boosting shots and drink options? Maybe you read online about the potential benefits of these drinks or the ingredients in them but still aren’t sure whether you should…
The Gashte Ershad, also known as the morality police, enforces Iran’s hijab laws, which require all women over the age of nine to cover their hair with a hijab and hide their figure by wearing loose-fitting clothes. On Sept. 13, a 22- year old…
You may have heard someone say that they found something “traumatic” in the past – but did you know that trauma can be experienced in different ways by different people? Trauma is something that can result from events or life situations that are physically or…
Hi everyone! My name is Yalda and I am a new peer advisor at the Center for Young Women’s Health! I am 17 years old, and I will be a senior in high school in the fall. When I took Chemistry for the first time…
When the sun is shining and the heat is on, it’s natural to crave a frozen treat like ice cream, slush, or a popsicle. Did you know that there are many cold treats that you can make yourself at home? That way you can customize…
This spring break, I watched as my friends went off on exotic vacations and traveled the world, while I was stuck at home. Instead of being sad about it (okay, I was a little sad about it), I decided to use this as an opportunity…
It’s time to begin planning for this year! I have been looking forward to 2022 for at least the past four years. This upcoming year I will be saying “goodbye” to high school and “hello” to college! I’ve never been someone who sticks to New…
Dear Future Me, As you may (or may not) remember, I am writing this letter to you from the past. A time when I don’t think I’ve ever been this sleep-deprived in my entire life. I’m not being dramatic. I have gotten five hours of…