After a family friend died of pancreatic cancer, Jack Andraka was deeply affected. Navigating lots of research, he was strongly determined to find a way to help those suffering from the disease.
Tag Archives: health
5 Reasons Why EBONY’s March Cover Might Be Groundbreaking
EBONY Magazine’s March cover is considered groundbreaking to many. Others might think the cover is promoting an unhealthy body image for women. Here are five reasons why the cover might be groundbreaking.
6 Ways To Conquer A Bad Body Image Day
We’ve all been there before: you wake up, look in the mirror and you don’t like what you see. This past week I’ve had a few of those days, and I’ve developed some tips and tricks to help build up your self-esteem when you need it!
Undiagnosed But Not Without A Voice
Not having a formal diagnosis made my journey through my eating disorder and to my recovery much more challenging. But I’ve realized you have to be your own advocate to save your life.
This University’s New “Fitbit Requirement” Is Ridiculous
Imagine your university demanded that you exercise, log a pre-determined number of steps each day and attain a heartbeats-per-minute goal. Crazy, right? Well, one university decided to enforce this measure on its students.
Back On Track: How I Learned To Take A Stand Against Eating Disorders
Taking a stand against anything is hard. But this contributor has realized that when it comes to tackling any issue, speaking up to help others is always worthwhile and can change lives.
5 Surefire Ways That Lead To Burnout & How To Avoid Them
Feeling burnt out? You’re not alone. There are too many of us who set ourselves up to burn out. But this can stop…right now. It turns out, investing in your long-term, sustainable success requires a completely different set of strategies.
