Fit Girl

[ad_1] I discovered that avoidance often goes hand in hand with anxiety; if it’s constant, only in particular situations, or anything in between. Avoidance is most often referred to as procrastination, but I like to use “procrastination” just when talking about school, but that’s my own preference. To me, avoidance is more than postponing a … Read more

[ad_1] I admit that I did last minute studies before exams and written assignments on the school bus. In fact, cramming for exams was normal at my college and defined every student’s routine. After all, the stakes weren’t high. But it was in high school that the peer pressure and competition really kicked in, and … Read more

[ad_1] The world is a dark place right now. Everywhere we look, there is sadness that traces our smiles, and everything just seems tinged with gray. School has moved online, and it’s just not the same. There’s homework piling up in our inbox as we gulp down Netflix shows and overeat. Productivity is just hard … Read more

[ad_1] Every September 21st is World Alzheimer’s Day, and the whole month of September is proclaimed World Alzheimer’s Disease Month by an international campaign by Alzheimer’s Disease International to raise awareness and break the stigma around this topic of this difficult disease. What is Alzheimer’s disease? This chronic disease is the process of abrupt reduction … Read more

[ad_1] Mental health is an issue that plagues many of our young people. It can be depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, blind anger, etc. Every person has some kind of problem; no one’s sanity is perfect. Not everyone needs treatment, but everyone has mental issues, whether it’s body image, eating disorders, or just feeling down sometimes. Most … Read more

[ad_1] Today, it’s important to remember the little things that life offers, amid the chaos of life. This year has brought unexpected changes in our lives and sometimes we can feel like we are reliving the same day. Many times it feels like days have passed when it’s actually been a month. I know a … Read more

[ad_1] Stress is inevitable in life, but it can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, small doses of stress stimulate alertness and performance. However, when you are constantly stressed, your well-being will surely suffer the consequences. As the Mayo Clinic has stated, chronic stress has been linked to chronic health problems such as … Read more

[ad_1] When you’re feeling down, making an effort to be active is easier said than done. Even so, being active can go a long way toward easing negative moods or living well with a diagnosis of depression. Sometimes the challenge is finding hobbies that you enjoy. Here is a list that might help you! 1. … Read more

[ad_1] Exercising during these times can be quite difficult. Due to the COVID-19 virus, many gyms and parks have been closed due to social distancing mandates and/or attempts to help “flatten the curve”. While many places around the world are opening as the phases progress, Gyms are among the last places to open. This is … Read more

[ad_1] You’ve probably never heard of polycystic kidney disease. You don’t often hear about it, but it affects millions of people around the world. Teen magazine had the chance to interview Ms. Lauren Winchester, Director of Projects for the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, to share their organization’s mission. See this post on Instagram A post … Read more