Thank you to GraduationSource for partnering on the following post. All opinions are my own. At ages 2 and 5, my children have many years to decide before picking a career path. When I was a girl, I wanted to be a teacher, writer, pediatrician, and musician. I earned my bachelor’s degree in English studies […] More
I vividly remember being a teenage girl. Adolescent girls can be quite mean to one another. Add in the online world of today, and teen girls have even more obstacles to battle. My own daughter is only five, but I want to prepare her for her life ahead as best as possible. When recently offered […] More
I still vividly remember my years as an adolescent girl. That time in my life is an experience that I really never care to relive. Being a teenaged girl is hard! My own daughter is only four, but she will be a teenager in no time. Thus, when recently offered the chance to review Beautiful: […] More
Consuming a low-fat, plant-based vegan diet may reduce the risk of heart disease among obese children and teens through improvements in weight, blood pressure, body mass index, cholesterol levels, insulin sensitivity, and high-sensitivity C-reactive, says a new study published in The Journal of Pediatrics. Obesity increases the risk for stroke, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, […] More
Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages like carbonated drinks and sodas has previously been linked to an increased risk of obesity and type II diabetes. Now a new study published in the journal Human Reproduction finds that girls who frequently consume sugary drinks often begin menstruating earlier, increasing the risk of breast cancer. According to the Centers for […] More
Maternal depression experienced by a mother can affect her children too, says a new Canadian study. According to the research as published in the journal Pediatrics, children in middle or elementary school who have a depressed mother are more likely to engage in risky health behaviors like drinking and smoking as teenagers. Depression is a […] More
Known risk factors for heart disease and stroke include obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and tobacco use. Now a new study published in the journal Circulation suggests that the age at which a woman begins her menstrual cycle also influences the risk. Previous research has linked early menarche with an increased risk of coronary heart […] More
Obesity alone increases the risk of a number of health problems including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. Now a new study presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology & Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism Scientific Sessions 2014 suggests that cells may age faster in obese teenagers who consume very salty diets. The study […] More
Previous research on ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, has suggested that children with the disorder have an increased risk of becoming obese and sedentary teenagers compared to children without the disorder. Now a new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland suggests that the increased risk of […] More
Obesity has been linked to a number of health risks such as cardiovascular disease, prediabetes, and many types of cancer. Now a new study by from various universities in the United Kingdom suggests a link between obesity in teen girls and lower academic performance. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately […] More
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have an increased risk of becoming obese and sedentary teenagers compared to children without the disorder, says a new study from researchers at the Imperial College London as reported in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. ADHD is a behavior disorder characterized by […] More
All parents should know what presents their teens will love. Many of us have had experiences of not knowing what gifts to buy for teens when birthdays or holidays had been quickly approaching, adding to the stress they put on our hectic lives. Fortunately, by knowing what gifts kids are into these days, you will […] More
