As summer approaches, the world is facing rapid levels of rising heat that only seem to keep breaking records as years go by. Currently, it’s more important than ever before to prep yourself and your family’s safety under what is likely to be extreme weather. Sunscreen remains one of the...
Dieting culture is the “norm” in our society. People are expected to maintain their looks through proper exercise and dieting, which is very difficult, especially in our world where fast food is prevalent. People want to look better to “fit in” and be confident, but find it hard to stick...
Personally, I do not feel complete until I have had a girl’s day. There is nothing like taking a break from your normal schedule, whether that be school, work, or other important obligations, and completely letting go! Perhaps one of the best parts, at least for me, is being able...
As someone with a lot of prescriptions, I’d be paying a lot of money without insurance, and I wouldn’t be able to pay for necessities such as an asthma inhaler or shots for various conditions. Weight loss medicine without insurance can cost about $500, and it feels like you are...
Just a few years ago, body positivity broke the internet as the new social movement that strived toward inclusivity, embracing different body types and reminding people that all sizes are loved and appreciated. Many organizations and forums promoted self-love and confidence regardless of weight, and the demands of particular beauty...
As the seasons begin to change, and there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel, the crushing truth is getting harder and harder to avoid. Finals. Are. Approaching. Great. As a college student, I get it. With the beauty outside and the warm air, the last thing...
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, is a glorious day for people with autism because there is so much representation. As autism becomes more and more well-known, it’s even more important to show awareness. As an autistic woman in her 30s, I didn’t get diagnosed till around 31, which sadly is very...
I’m sorry, I can’t go out tonight, I booked myself a 6 A.M. pilates class tomorrow. The girls, and the guys too, have found the new, hottest club in town–and you won’t feel terrible the next morning! Rather than late nights of downing shots and making memories that won’t be...
The popular 90s teen magazines seemingly checked all of the boxes. They featured hot women on the cover, gave important lifestyle tips to motivate people to live healthier lives, and also spilled the tea on all of the juicy gossip that kept fans engaged in the entertainment business—but there was...
Your space in the medicine cabinet has been cleared, Ibuprofen and Advil, we’re making room for our essential oils and herbal supplements! We are living in a world where we can not only relieve our pain with over-the-counter medicines, but we can also use the simplest of resources to clear...
I’m tired and stressed… Sorry to rock the boat by saying that, but that is really the honest truth. I will even say it again. I’m tired and stressed. And this moves past the general stress and anxiety of regular day life. Have you read what is going on in...
Yoga and meditation, journaling, breathwork–all such simple tasks, but they make all the difference for our wellbeing. In recent months, there has been a shift in the way individuals are taking control of their mental wellbeing and processing emotions and trauma they have experienced. Rather than prioritizing therapies such as...
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