I’m going through a very exciting period of my life right now. I just made a decision on where I’ll be spending the next four years of my life, which is Salem State University. I can honestly say that the whole college process is fairly…
Having a medical condition that is a tongue twister isn’t easy. Take for example the name. PCOS is short for a whopping eight syllables that sounds more like a science fiction movie than a medical condition. So how can you begin to explain PCOS to…
There’s been much talk in the news recently about Jenna Talackova, a 23 year-old woman who was disqualified from the Miss Universe Canada Pageant after officials found out that she wasn’t a “naturally born female”. Jenna Talackova always knew she was in the wrong body, even…
I’m taking a nutrition class this semester and I’ve learned many things – some more interesting than others. I already knew that supplements (protein bars/shakes, weight loss products, etc.) were popular, but I didn’t really know much information about them. Did you know that the…
Obesity has received a lot of media attention recently. According to the CDC, a total of 12.5 million people between the ages of 2 and 19 are obese or overweight. Obesity is a major health concern because it increases your risk of getting conditions such…
Alcohol can influence a teen’s decision to have sex. Family and personal values play key roles, but unfortunately, so does underage drinking. Approximately 12.5 million teens drink each year, and according to the Federal Trade Commission, teens who drink are twice as likely to engage…
Some people confuse sadness with depression. Feeling sad from time to time is normal and doesn’t necessarily mean you’re depressed. It’s natural to feel sad after a breakup, or when someone close to you dies. It’s also perfectly normal to feel down in the dumps…
Do you know anyone who posted private information about a friend or girlfriend/boyfriend online? Have you ever posted something and then regretted it, or deleted it? Sharing information online, whether on Facebook, Twitter, or another social networking site is something you should really think about…
The past few weeks, college is all that has been on my mind. I can barely sleep or concentrate on anything else! I’m currently a junior in high school, so college is starting to creep up on my shoulder. The pressure to do well from…
I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was seven. It has affected me all my life in good ways and bad. The stereotype for ADHD in kids is that they are super hyper, have poor social skills, and can’t concentrate, but not all kids and…