Hey guys, who cares how much you can bench press, anyway? Physical Education (P.E.) was a requirement in my high school. During my junior year I was a little upset that weight training was the only P.E. class that fit into my new schedule. Being…
I would be able to tell if I knew someone with an eating disorder, right? Maybe not. What do you think a person who has an eating disorder looks like? When I ask people this question, most people have an image of a thin teenage girl. She…
So I’m sure many of you have heard the saying “live life with no regrets”. For a while, I (like many people) was convinced that I’d be successful in living my life this way, and I thought I was – until May 18, 2010. This…
Today marks the start of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 20-26, 2011). This year’s theme “It’s Time to Talk about It”, emphasizes the need to talk about eating disorders. The hope is to increase awareness by talking about the seriousness of eating disorders, and…
So many things in our world are changing due to technological advancements. Paper mail has now become a novelty – a hobby for some. Even books are digital now! As far as advancements that have changed the way people communicate, cell phones certainly stand out….
Hi, my name is Frankie, and I’m the newest intern on the Young Men’s Health team. I love playing soccer, listening to music, and hanging out with friends. Another interesting development in my life recently was my study abroad experience in Spain. I studied in…
I recently noticed that my life had become filled with countless “to-do” lists. I was on “auto-pilot” – cruising along and working through tasks on my “to-do” list, without ever pausing to experience or appreciate my surroundings. It was clear to me that the change I needed…
This semester I’m taking an Introduction to Psychology course. So far, we’ve been learning many interesting things about dreams. This topic really interests me because I’m curious whether or not dreams have meaning. Most of my family members believe that some dreams don’t mean anything…
What do football and PCOS have in common, you ask? Admittedly, I am not a fan of football. I don’t get anything about the game. I’m a passive spectator who waits for cues from others to know when to react to a touchdown or fumble….
It’s easy to make the assumption that a drink called “Vitamin Water” is healthy for you. You might also think that Vitamin Water is just that – water with vitamins. However, have you thought about what else might be in the drink? For example; the…