Infographics organize and communicate large amounts of data that would otherwise be cumbersome in text form. After a decade of decline teen pregnancy is on the rise again so it seemed like an appropriate time to pass along some statistics on the subject while trying out an infographic of our own. If you would like … Continue reading 12 Facts About Teen Pregnancy Infographic→
By Rebecca Jones It seems everywhere we turn these days there is a new gluten-free bakery or pizza shop popping up. With so many people demanding gluten-free foods it’s become hard to distinguish between those with a food intolerance and those jumping on the latest diet band wagon but gluten intolerance, or celiac disease, is … Continue reading Gluten-Free Diets: Fad or Necessity→
By Rebecca Jones In many ways we are still charting unknown territory when it comes to our cultural feelings about sexting. From a harmless adult past time to criminal cases of child pornography public sentiment has run the gamut on this hot button topic and in light of the recent Anthony Weiner scandal it’s probably … Continue reading Sexting and Modern Day Courtship: Is it a do or a don’t?→
By Rebecca Jones Type 2 diabetes is on the rise and at an alarming rate, already it is believed that about 8% of the population suffers from diabetes and this number is expected to rise especially considering the fact that nearly 40% of the US population between the ages of 40 and 75 are pre-diabetic … Continue reading Warning Signs of Diabetes: When to See Your Doctor→
By Rebecca Jones You count calories, exercise regularly and try to eat unprocessed nutritious foods and yet those stubborn last ten pounds just won’t come off. You may be sabotaging your diet without even realizing it. If your weight loss has plateaued you might have fallen for one of these 5 diet traps. Not Getting … Continue reading 5 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Diet→
By Rebecca Jones With summer quickly approaching it’s more important than ever to stay hydrated. Whether you just came from the gym or from a long day at the beach it’s essential that you replace the fluids you sweat out during the day. Unfortunately sometimes water just doesn’t satiate the way you hope it will … Continue reading Surprising Water Substitutes That Will Keep You Hydrated→
By Rebecca Jones No one wants to talk about STD’s, besides that’s just something that happens to college kids/irresponsible people/other people, right? Wrong. Incidents of STD’s are still alarmingly high in America and just because you wear a condom you are not necessarily protected from them. The best thing you can do is get yourself … Continue reading A Man’s Guide to STD’s: What You Need to Know→
By Rebecca Jones Let’s face it some foods are just healthier than others and when it comes time to make that choice in the grocery aisle it can be hard to know what to pick. These eight foods are so packed with nutrients and health benefits that no shopping cart should hit the check outline … Continue reading 8 Foods Every Woman Should be Eating→
By Rebecca Jones It seems these days that there is a natural remedy for virtually anything that ails us. From vitamin A to Zinc your local health food store has more pill bottles than your average size pharmacy but do they really work? While some supplements may be little more than snake oil the following … Continue reading 6 Natural Remedies that Really Work→
By Rebecca Jones With every passing day, as the sun gets brighter and the air gets warmer, it’s getting harder and harder to lock yourself inside a gym for hours at a time. The good news is that it’s just as easy to squeeze in a workout outside as it is in. Give your membership … Continue reading 10 Ways to Move Your Workouts Outside for the Summer→