Finals
Hey guys, I know I haven’t written a blog in a long time, but I’ve been very busy lately, especially at school. I’m currently in the process of getting ready to take my end of year finals, and as overwhelming as it is, I’m very…
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The New Information Gatekeepers
For those of you that have a Facebook account; have you noticed that even though you have 200+ friends, the same 10-15 people keep showing up on your newsfeed? I have. Does it seem like your newsfeed is being filtered? Well, it is.
An Obsession with Healthy Eating
We all know that it’s important to eat healthy, but is there such a thing as eating too healthy? When healthy eating becomes so extreme that it becomes unhealthy, it’s called orthorexia. Some doctors are calling it the “new eating disorder”, because orthorexia means someone…
“Skinny” This, “Thin” That
Is it just me, or does it seem like there are more and more products in stores and restaurants that have the words skinny or thin in their name? The last time I checked, there was no drink that could make you skinny, or a…
Introducing Brooke!
Hi, I’m Brooke. I’m volunteering at the Center for Young Women’s Health and Division of Adolescent Medicine this summer. I’m 19 years old, and a freshman at Duke University studying psychology. I absolutely love photography and anything that has to do with sports, especially the…
Healthy Snacks – Without Breaking the Bank
Have you ever found yourself running out the door to school or work without having enough to eat? Everyone is very busy, but it can be hard to accomplish everything you need to do without fueling your body. When hunger strikes, you may be tempted…
These Shape Ups are Sketchy
You’ve probably seen ads for toning shoes that promise to make you healthier, leaner, and happier, but have you heard the latest in the toning shoe craze? Skechers Shape-ups for Girls… pink and glittery toning shoes designed for girls as young as 7 or 8. I…
Fast Food
What’s the healthiest thing on the menu at a fast food restaurant? Is it the salad, or is it the chicken sandwich? The answer may not be as obvious as you might think. You may be surprised to learn that a salad with dressing may have…
About Bullying…
Unfortunately, bullying seems to be a part of growing up. In a sad way, it almost seems like a natural evolutionary instinct for some people. It’s like they need to be mean to make themselves feel better. People who bully others are sad individuals, and…
AP Classes
Hey guys, are any of you HS juniors that are nervous about taking Advance Placement (“AP”) classes in high school? If you are, it’s totally fine because it just so happens that I’m in the process of preparing to take AP classes during my senior year…