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So, you have decided need birth control. Maybe it's "for your skin," or "cramps," or you're thinking about having sex and want to protect yourself. It can be tempting and convenient to take your friends' advice (or take their birth control pills – we've heard it all), but neither of these strategies ... read more
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A study from researchers at UC Berkeley, Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas, and a team of (how cool is this?) youth researchers from CHAMACOS Youth Council, "a project to involve young people in public health and the environment," says you might want to take a break from some of your favorite ... read more
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Do you remember when and why you picked your feminine hygiene product of choice and why you chose it? A lot of us choose tampons or pads based on an early recommendation from a trusted source like our moms or friends. While a lot of times mother does know best, the menstruation market has ... read more
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Vitamins are substances, found in everyday foods, that help us develop and function. Among many benefits (see below) they contribute to skin health and can imporve the health of our nervous systems, helping us stress less. While we can take them in pill form, cartoon character-shaped or otherwise, ... read more
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It's easy to grab a soda for a quick thirst quencher or for a little caffeine boost. With so many labeled "diet" or "zero" calories, sodas can also be tempting additions to your daily diet. However, soda's hidden secrets may make you think twice. Courtney Sullivan, our favorite nutritionist, ... read more
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Fights happen in relationships. Even the happiest of marriages have spats from time to time. Part of growing up means knowing that sometimes you make mistakes. Sometimes you're the one who needs to fix things with your partner because you've realized that you're the one with the problem, and you're ... read more
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Are you considering which birth control is best for you? The pill or condoms aren’t necessarily right for everyone. But there are lots of birth control options – so many it’s difficult to list them all. How to choose? When it comes to choosing your method, consider the following questions. These ... read more
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Red Bull, Rockstar, Monster, 5 Hour Energy, and their energy-boosting cousins – coffee, tea, and sodas –are all drinks used to give people a lift, and they all have a common ingredient: caffeine. Caffeine can have both positive and negative effects depending on your personal body chemistry and how ... read more
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Are you active in sports? When sports are your life, it can be hard to stay positive after the season is done, and you could be feeling the off-season funk settle in as the warmer months arrive. As a three-sport athlete, staying fit is built into my school year schedule in much the same way as ... read more
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Is being more confident on your resolutions list this year? You're not the only one who is working on trying to become more self-assured. Unfortunately, there's no easy way to simply be confident. We spend an amazing amount of time in this culture talking about physical beauty with women and ... read more
