My message today is simple: Don’t diet … at least in the way we traditionally think about dieting. Research studies have shown that, on average, 95 percent of people who lose weight end up regaining this weight (and often more) within 1-5 years. (Although we’re…
Hey ladies! My name is Brittany and I’m 16 years old. I’m starting off this year with a whole new attitude! I’ve been suffering with endometriosis for the past two years. During this time, it’s taken me a while to get back to my old…
I know it’s been a while since I’ve blogged, but I hope you enjoyed the holiday season and the beginning of the new year. Speaking of the new year, how are your resolutions coming along? Already given up? I know it’s tempting to make lofty…
Stress is a “feeling” that may be brought on by several factors including peer pressure, expectations from your teachers or coaches, and from your parents too. I recently had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Andrea Omidy. She is a psychology fellow with the Division…
Violence is a physical force resulting in injury, damage, or even death. Teens see it on TV, hear about it via Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking platforms. Some may witness violence on the street or in their homes, and still others experience violence in…
Last month I wrote a blog about how oral contraceptives (OC’s) might be sold as over-the-counter (“OTC”) medications without a doctor’s prescription. A few days later The New York Times published an article about this topic and the use of emergency contraceptives. The article addressed…
Your safety should always be a top priority, no matter where you are or how old you are. Don’t fall into the trap of “It won’t happen to me”. As children we were taught about “stranger danger” and didn’t have to worry about much else…
HIV affects thousands of teens and young adults. Between 2006 and 2009, 29,740 teens and young adults between the ages of 13-24 were diagnosed with HIV. In 2009, the young adults between the ages of 20-24 accounted for the highest rate of new HIV diagnoses….
How many of you are counting down until Christmas? Why are you so excited? Is it because of the gifts, or are you more excited about spending time with your loved ones? I think that Christmas – like every other holiday – has been commercialized….
December can be an exciting month — a break from school, time with friends and family, and holiday celebrations. As a dietitian, I know that the holidays can bring extra joy, but also extra challenges for teens and others who worry about their weight. So,…