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Good friendships come with TONS of benefits. It's obvious that good friends can be a great source of happiness and entertainment, and they can also get us through our most stressful days. Having a solid squad can make us feel a great sense of belonging, which can contribute to our overall ... read more
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Going to the gynecologist (gyno) can be awkward and and pretty intimidating, and, your doc may use some unfamiliar words, which doesn't make anything any easier. To demystify what can seem like a secret language only your doc knows, we've created this guide of terms used by gynecologists to help you ... read more
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If you don't like taking tests, and you're looking for ways to beat final stress, you're not alone. I hate final exams. I admit it. The fluorescent lights, the clicking pencils, my heart racing as everything I’ve learned for an entire semester floats from my brain. After months of effort, I can’t ... read more
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With winter coming, and lots of birthdays and graduations coming up, it’s a great time to indulge in some online shopping when the weather is bad. In keeping with the theme of Girls Gone Giving, we’re highlighting cool friendship gifts that include donations to favorite charities so you can shop the ... read more
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Antioxidants - everyone is talking about them. Food products are making sure you know they are in there. They’re everywhere you look right now. What are antioxidants, and why are they so great? Before we get into what makes antioxidants so awesome, let’s start with talking about free radicals. ... read more
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Don't worry; you're not the only one who has to deal with haters. "Shake It Off" was probably one of the most popular songs of 2015 because pretty much everyone can relate to being criticized or put down by someone else. Some people just don't like to watch other people following their dreams, and ... read more
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Starting high school ended up being a different experience than I thought it would be. I wish I had been able to tell myself these 10 things going in - life would have been very different (and perhaps a little bit smoother in the first years). 1. Study halls and free periods are not recess. As ... read more
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Journaling seems like such a fluffy thing to do. When a lot of people think of a journal, they think about a place to keep secrets. They think of a place to vent about parents. They think about a place to gossip about friends and not have to worry about being overheard. However, there are actual ... read more
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Do you need to get a more positive mindset? Negative or anxious thinking sometimes can be motivating, helping move us to actions like working out, mastering the periodic table, or finishing the first draft of our zombie novel for our college application. But sometimes it negative thinking can be ... read more
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If you’re moving away, leaving for college, or have friends moving away, it’s natural to wonder how you’ll keep your high school friendships going – or if they’ll weather the distance. What will your days be like? Will you miss out on quality time? Will your friendships survive with miles between ... read more
