January 4, 2016
What's our New Year's resolution at Her Campus? Beyond acing organic chemistry, we want to help you make this semester way healthier than your last. Everyone knows college is stressful — and in between back-to-back finals, generous helpings of eggnog, and a bit of well-deserved holiday laziness, maybe your health has taken a hit. But now it's time to get back on campus for another whirlwind semester. Here are our top ways to make sure you have the happiest and healthiest semester you can have!
The searing pain came seconds after I heard the popping noise in my left foot. At that moment, I knew that I had seriously injured my foot by just taking a step in my low-heeled sandals. Now, the injury was not due to the shoes I wore to work that day, rather the damage began a few days prior. I had purchased new hiking boots that were supposedly designed to fit a woman's foot. Interestingly, other than the more vivid colors, the boot looked just like what was available for men. My feet felt a bit sore after hiking/climbing for a few days in the Great Smoky Mountains. I expected a few blisters from new boots but not the foot stress that I felt. All it took was walking a short distance in my usual street shoes to tear the ligaments in my midfoot.
Shopping for a health insurance plan is kind of like shopping for a pair of good, reliable snow boots. I don't know when I'll need them, but I want to have them before it snows. Not only will they keep my feet dry and warm, I get to pick ones that suit my individual needs and style.
Agreed denial. That was our little dance — my mother and me — when it came to her health concerns. Her Parkinson's started with a pinky tremor. My adoptive mother — 50 years older than me, widowed, and fiercely independent — was determined to live alone. Then came heart disease, and the Parkinson's got worse. I was preoccupied. I was in my late 30s, married, raising three daughters, the founder and director of a private school in an Atlanta suburb, and my husband worked in another city only coming home every other weekend. Juggling all of my responsibilities usually came down to who needed me the most at any given moment. I worried about my mother all the time.
It's official — we're right in the middle of the holiday season. For many, it doesn't feel like cause for celebration because this time of year can bring up feelings of sadness, loneliness, depression, or anxiety. Why do people get the holiday blues? Some people feel stressed from being overbooked or left out. Some people worry about affording all the travel and gifts. Others might be facing their first major holiday without a loved one whom they recently lost. There are a million different reasons that holiday stressors can turn into the holiday blues. If you're feeling down this season, here are some simple steps you can take to lift your spirits.
Talking about sex isn't always easy, especially with your kids. It's awkward, but having the talk can help them be smart about sex and relationships. The key to these conversations is accurate information.
It's that time again! No, I don't mean pecan pie and holiday parties (though I am looking forward to both of those!). It's time to get covered!
As we honor veterans this month, I also like to celebrate their families, particularly their spouses. Being a military spouse means accepting the possibility of deployment, moving from place to place, and the reality that maintaining your own career may be difficult. In this blog post, we talked with Tonya Willis about her experiences as a veteran and military spouse. She tells us about the challenges military families face and shares her advice for other military spouses on finding support in their communities. She even offers a tip for new Soldiers.