Regardless of your BMI, eating less than 1000 kcal/day is not healthy for anyone. The minimum calories per day for a 20-year old female would be 1400 kcal/day, and even […]
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Social media has become a big part of many peoples’ lives, especially teenagers. Platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok are used by people all over the world. There are […]
Read more »Thank you so much for reaching out to us with this question! We are glad you are learning and asking questions about your body. It’s totally normal to have different […]
Read more »What is weight stigma? Weight stigma is treating or perceiving a person in a negative way because of their weight, body shape, or size. It can be experienced by people […]
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Friendships are fun and make us feel special, but it’s also normal for friendships to be complicated and confusing sometimes. Choosing the right kinds of friends is important. Why do […]
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The effects of body image on self-esteem can be especially powerful during the teenage years. Although it’s perfectly normal to have negative thoughts and feelings towards yourself once in a […]
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As you get older your health care needs will change. Your teen years are a good time to talk with your primary care provider (PCP) about whether you need to […]
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Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the U.S. It’s an infection caused by two different but closely related viruses, called Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1) and […]
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What does the Internet look like? The internet is an enormous computer network made up of websites, services, and files. There is a huge amount of information and services available […]
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If you have a scar, birthmark, or uniquely shaped face, you probably know how hard it can be to look different from everyone else. You might be reminded of that […]
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