#MeToo. Time’s Up. We have seen how these social movements have successfully raised awareness about unhealthy relationships in Hollywood, but there may be examples of harmful relationships in our own lives. In fact, about 1 out of 10 teens will experience violence in a relationship….
Math may not be your favorite subject but it is an important one-especially when it comes to your financial future. Finances can be overwhelming, and may seem difficult to understand at first. Thankfully, there are a few simple things you can do that can make…
Puppies are small, happy, and adorable. That was my impression growing up. However when I was six years old, I found myself having to challenge this perception. We welcomed a new member into our family that year- a bulldog puppy. He was small- although not…
Have you ever gone too long without eating that your stomach starts to growl and you get “hangry” (angry, grouchy or irritable because you’re hungry)? Have you ever had cravings that are so strong that they lead to eating past the point of fullness? When…
As I transition from high school to college, I find that more and more young students look up to me for advice on how to fulfill their four years of high school. Being a mentor in a youth group for kids ages 12-16, a peer…
By now, many of us have become familiar with the #MeToo movement. Founded by Tarana Burke, an American civil rights activist who is credited as the first person to use this phrase (2006) to raise awareness about sexual abuse and assault, the hashtag most recently…
Do you like MTV’s Teen Mom shows? New episodes of Teen Mom OG began airing on MTV the Monday after Thanksgiving. The Teen Mom shows are spinoffs of 16 and Pregnant. Each episode of 16 and Pregnant followed one teen from the end of her…
The most common signs of PCOS are symptoms you can see, which include: extra hair on the face and other areas where you don’t necessarily want hair (called “hirsutism”), pimples or acne, irregular periods, extra weight, and patches of dark skin on the back of…
You may have heard about a recent research study about hormonal contraception use and breast cancer. The study took place in Denmark and it included different types of hormonal contraceptives such as oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) or birth control pills, IUD’s (intrauterine device), the contraceptive…
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