Everyone has heard the lecture to slather on the sunscreen, but what negative effects does the sun REALLY have? We investigated some common misconceptions about sun damage and how to correctly use sunscreen to protect yourself.
Finally, the moment you’ve been waiting for since school started last August…summer! Now that the finals frenzy is over, you deserve a break. However, after a couple of weeks, make sure your slow-down doesn’t become utter laziness.
Your body chemistry is changing daily, which doesn’t help you maintain a dry sense of security – instead you probably have a natural glow which stinks! It’s important to prevent this body odor with proper care of your body. Don’t mask it over with body spray, instead focus on the problem and stop it where it begins. Here are nine deodorants made from more natural ingredients from companies that keep your health and well-being in mind:
For many of you, the “new year” may not begin on January 1st but on the first day of school. New classes, schedules, activities and possibly new struggles are starting in the fall. Some of these struggles may have to do with romantic relationships, new or old friendships, academic struggles or problems at home. Dealing with these things can make a new time in life, which is already stressful, incredibly difficult.
Moving through the turbulent transition from childhood to adulthood can be torture. The pressures and problems experienced can quickly and easily become overwhelming. For many, these physical, emotional, hormonal, sexual, social and intellectual changes can
Sport safety is so important for a young athlete. The majority of sports injuries are avoidable. Here are six ways to prevent future sport injuries.
Excessive exercise can in fact be a commonplace condition among young women. Women usually don’t intend to become compulsive exercisers, but once they find themselves putting such heightened strain on their body, it’s important to receive help.
Every day we look in the mirror and compare ourselves to everyone else. We list all the things on our body and in our life that we would like to change. If we were able to make these alterations, then we believe life would be easier and we would be happier. We strive for the unobtainable.
Independence, it’s something you seek, but also brings a sense of fear. You want to learn to be on your own, but still rely heavily on mom and dad. To help you deal with the responsibilities of being independent of your parents, we’re providing eight practical habits that will help you establish a strong foundation to feel comfortable when it’s time to leave home and be on your own. Here are the first three:
Being ourselves is easier said than done. It’s advice we’ve received from our family more than once when it comes to friends. Do we listen? Of course! Do we do it? Sort of.
