Hello! I’m Anastasia, one of the newest advisors in the Center for Young Women’s Health at Boston Children’s Hospital. I am a junior at Boston Latin School, where I particpate as an officer for Pre-Medical Society, as well as leading a club of my own known…
First of all, you don’t need a resolution, the year will go by either way and you’ll rock it! However, if you want to be purposeful about a resolution for the upcoming year, remind yourself you have 365 days and it does still count if…
Before you know it, your eighteenth birthday rolls around and you are legally able to register to vote. This can be a very scary concept for many people, which is completely understandable. As someone who is just stepping onto the voting scene, I too have…
If you follow the news, you’ve likely seen headlines about foodborne illnesses, which are illnesses that people get from eating food. Most recently, there was an outbreak of norovirus, a contagious stomach bug, which started at a Chipotle in Boston. Like other burrito lovers, hearing…
Let’s face it, flu season is here. People all around you are coughing and sneezing. Your throat feels scratchy and you’re wondering if you could be getting sick. It’s probably inevitable that you’ll become ill at some point, but how will you know if you…
Being a teenager can be pretty stressful and overwhelming. Whether it’s keeping up with schoolwork, practicing an extracurricular activity, dealing with a recent loss or traumatic event, or just making sure to spend time with family and friends as you begin navigating this world with…
You’ve been looking forward to the holidays and now it’s December and you’re ready to celebrate. You’ve found your mittens in the back of the closet, studied for your final exams and sipped hot chocolate as you brainstormed your holiday gift list. Visions of creating…
Have you ever stopped to think about how your body tells you that you need to eat or that you have had enough and should stop eating? It might sound like a funny concept, but some people report feeling very “in tune” with their body’s…
I recently read an interesting article written by tattoo and body piercing expert (Karen L. Hudson). She is also the author of Living Canvas: Your Complete Guide to Tattoos. I was intrigued right away by the title of the article: “Top Ten Reasons Not to…
If you’re a high school senior this year you might find yourself surrounded by the stress of applying to colleges. Finding colleges you want to apply to is one thing, but figuring out when to apply is a whole other ordeal. I wanted to run…