Health & Fitness

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“Sweat Sesh 101: No-Equipment Dorm Workout”

Hey there, busy bees! It’s no secret that college life is a whirlwind of lectures, late-nights, and the occasional (cough, cough) party. Who’s got the time or space for a workout, right? Well, guess what?...
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The Freshman Flu: 7 Things Every College Girl Needs to Know

So, you’ve finally made it to college, and you’re all set with a cute new dorm room, awesome friends, and an exciting new life ahead of you. But, there’s one thing that might be lurking...
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Why You Should Floss Daily and How to Make It a Habit!

Think of brushing your teeth as the popular high school quarterback, while flossing is the shy, introverted genius who never quite gets the recognition they deserve. But guess what? That genius is changing the game...
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How Much Sleep Do You Actually Need in College?

Ahh, sleep—my favorite thing in the whole world. When I get enough of it, I feel unstoppable. When I miss out on it, well, let’s just say you don’t want to be anywhere near me....

Vitamins That Every College Girl Should Be Taking

Let’s face it: college life can be a whirlwind of late-night study sessions, caffeine-fueled classes to shake off hangovers, and an endless parade of social events. With all the chaos, it’s super important to keep...
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Healthy Easter Treats: Alternative Delicious Ideas

Easter break is coming up fast. It is a time of joy and celebration, but it’s also notorious for being laden with candies and chocolates that, while delicious, can be a bit too unhealthy. Don’t...

Bronze Ambition: Our 8 Favorite Self-Tanning Mousses for the Perfect Tan

As the days get longer and the sun gets stronger, it’s time to start thinking about that perfect summer bikini glow. But let’s be real, not all of us have the time or the means...
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6 Reasons to Delete TikTok and Snap Out of Its Trance

Yes, I’m serious. Now, I’m not saying that TikTok is literally hypnotizing its users, but doesn’t it feel eerily similar to the classic hypnosis trope? Think about it: the repetitive phrase “TikTok, you’re getting very...
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The Quiet Workout

So you finally have some internal push that is motivating you to workout… but your roommate is sleeping. Here is your solution: the quiet workout! This workout is equipment-free and minimizes sliding and jarring movements...
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Digital Detox: How to Unplug and Reconnect with Nature

Let’s face it, ladies—we’re practically glued to our phones, laptops, and tablets these days. Between the endless scrolling through Instagram, the non-stop texting, and the constant pinging of notifications, it’s like we’ve forgotten there’s a...
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The One-Room Workout, No Treadmill Necessary

If you have one space to workout, like a dorm room or your room off campus, and no treadmill… you’re not off the hook! You can do a full body workout without equipment, in whatever...
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The Ultimate Workout Playlist

If you are anything like me, you absolutely need music to workout! I mean come on, that radio crap they play overhead in the gym is not “pump up” music, maybe it would work if...

How To… Cope With Homesickness At College

Okay, well, the first thing you need to know is that it’s okay to be homesick. It’s normal. In fact, it’s so normal it’s not really a question of whether you’ll get homesick, but how...
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Staying Healthy at College (Without Breaking the Bank!)

Let’s face it: with all the stress college can bring, trying to stay fit and healthy seems like a herculean task – not to mention the expenses that come along with a clean lifestyle. When...

A New You: 6 Quick Ways to Feel Beautiful

(#5 will have you laughing, but will make surprising sense) You often don’t feel beautiful. You see people in magazines and on the street rock a look effortlessly but whenever you give it a shot...

How To… DIY Self-Tanning Glow

Having the perfect summer tan has not always been the easiest task in the beauty world, but thanks to products such as self-tanners, achieving that radiant bronzed glow has become less complicated, thank god! What...
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The Freshman 15: Tips to Stay Fit in College

Every girl going into college is mainly afraid of one thing, gaining the freshman 15. It is actually just as easy to avoid the freshman 15 as it is to gain it. These five steps...
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How To Survive: Staying Fit in College

We all know at this point that the Freshman15 is definitely a real(and terrifying) reality. But when you’re stuck on campus eating meal trades or living on your own on a very limited budget, staying healthy can...