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A couple quarreling in the kitchen. (Photo: Shutterstock)

The Talk

Important Conversations in a Relationship To be fair, there are multiple things that come to mind when you hear “the talk.” When you are a pre-teen it is about puberty. As a teenager, it is often out safe sex. But in the dating world, “the talk” can be
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Individuals who struggle with anorexia are often experts at hiding their weight loss. (Photo: Northwestern University)

Healthy Eating

Spotting the Symptoms of Eating Disorders Millions of people across the United States struggle with eating disorders. With so much public discussion about obesity and healthy eating, conversations about weight and BMI – or body mass index – can even make the problem worse. “As we
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A study by researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston found women on the birth control pill are less likely to suffer ACL injuries. (Photo: The Soccer Mom Manual)

Birth Control Benefits

Birth Control Pill May Lessen ACL Injuries Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have found that women who take the birth control pill, which lessens and stabilizes estrogen levels, were less likely to suffer serious knee injuries, according to an
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