Health

It seems as though the one thing that has been beaten into us since we could walk is the idea of making smart decisions. However, as it has become more and more apparent through examples by the teens around us, teens do not always take the advice of others.   So when it comes to considering safe sex, many teens still think "it can’t happen to me."  As a result, more and more teenagers in America are becoming pregnant as time goes on. Statistics show a steady increase in teen pregnancy rates since the 1970s, according to the National Center for ... read more

Egg white mask? Oatmeal face wash? Sounds crazy, doesn't it? Well, it isn't. If you have been finding that the products you buy at your local convenience store haven't been working for you, perhaps you should try looking a little closer to home. Like your kitchen. Here are nine food items you might never think to use as beauty products. 1. Cornstarch bath powder: Cornstarch is the kitchen version of baby powder so it can be used just the same. Add some dried herb leaves to the mix and put it in a food processor. Once its mixed evenly, filter ... read more

It’s important to constantly be aware of what you’re eating. Especially considering the amount of fast food lining the average street and the greasy options they call food that they offer to all teens as a school lunch. You won’t see any positive results if your main meal for the day consists of potato chips and ice cream. Start by adjusting the portion sizes of your meals, as well as the type of food you’re regularly consuming. You want to maintain a solid 3-5 meals a day, if you’re going with 5, make your portions even smaller. Add fruit and ... read more