This week’s exercise class was a little different. We did the usual 10 minute jog at the beginning to get warmed up, but instead of high knees and butt kicks, my instructor had us side shuffle (keep your butt down in a half squat!) for…
Not everyone is bullied, so some of us may not realize that it’s a big problem. Bullies tend to attack the most vulnerable people and that’s what makes them so dangerous. Victims of bullying tend to have low self-esteem to begin with, so they typically don’t have…
On July 17, 2012 the Federal Drug Administration (or FDA) approved a new weight loss pill. You may have already seen ads for it, but I’d like to take a moment to give you the facts. The pill is called Qsymia; your guess is as…
Being a girl in the weight room… in the same room as a bunch of strong guys (or guys who think they are) was one of the scariest things I’ve had to do. I’ll admit I had my boyfriend come with me the first time to show me how…
I’m a senior in college, and for some reason I had the idea that my senior year was going to be easy, with lots of free time. However, this has been one of my busiest semesters and it’s only going to get busier. My schedule…
We all know that exercise is good for us physically, but it’s also emotionally and mentally beneficial too. However, I haven’t met one person who can say it’s easy to get motivated or easy to plan to fit in exercise. I’m going to try to…
It’s sometimes hard to find time in your busy college schedule to workout. It’s hard to find time at any age! Believe me, I’ve tried the usual “Okay, this week I’m going to go to the gym every day.” Doesn’t happen. Things come up; exams,…
So you’ve moved into your freshman dorm. You’re surrounded by new people, professors, classes and you’re in a completely new environment. You’re miles from home and your usual routine. Are you overwhelmed yet? Well here’s the good news – every freshman on campus is probably experiencing the…
Hello! I would like to introduce myself as a new contributor to this writing space! My name is Abigail, and I’ve recently arrived in Boston after living and working for a time in Upstate New York (where I’m from). Although I’m technically a ‘Registered Dietitian’,…
Hi! My Name is K and I’m the “new intern” at the Center for Young Women’s Health. I’m a senior in college in the science field. Once I graduate, I plan to work in a hospital environment before going to physician’s assistant school. Ideally, I’d…