Goodbyes are tough. Sometimes it’s tempting to skip them all together to avoid feeling uncomfortable. However, saying goodbye is important for moving on. Right now you might be leaving friends at summer camp or a summer job. You and your family might be moving to…
In another blog, I wrote about different kinds of racism. Here, I will describe some of the ways you might deal with a racist situation at your school or in your neighborhood. I strongly encourage you to talk with a trusted adult about these types…
I was fortunate enough to have been raised and schooled in New York City, but I can’t recall once being taught about safe sex or how to use contraception. In my middle school, there were honors and non-honors classes. The kids in the honors classes…
Recently I was asked if the “environment” played a role in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The etiology or cause of PCOS has a “multifactorial pattern” meaning, there are many different factors that influence whether or not a young woman will be the “1 in 10”…
Going back to school after two months of relaxing can be a difficult task for most people. However this year I am anticipating the start of school due to the fact that I will be entering my fourth and last year of high school. Along…
We were all shocked this week by the suicide of actor Robin Williams who brought so much laughter into the lives of so many. It is public knowledge that Robin Williams suffered for many years from bipolar disorder and substance use problems. It can be…
Many people say that the one thing they want in life is to “be happy.” Sometimes when you ask a child what they want to be when they grow up, they’ll answer that they want to “be happy” too. So what is happiness exactly? What…
I recently visited the Institute of Contemporary Art here in Boston. Hidden along the waterfront area, I was able to discover all of the great things the ICA has to offer inside and outside the building. Right now they’re showcasing a collection by Jim Hodges:…
Summer is well underway and you may have noticed that smoothies and other blended drinks are a popular trend. Smoothies can be a healthy choice when made with ingredients such as vegetables, fruit, milk, or yogurt. However, sometimes smoothies can be loaded with not-so-healthy ingredients…
Now that the hot summer weather is here (at least for those of us in New England), it’s important to think about drinking plenty of water and other healthy beverages to protect yourself from the heat. It might be hard to believe, but water makes…