Are You Depressed? Really Depressed?

There are some alarming statistics that up to 25% of young people suffer from depression before the age of 24. However, it is possible that some of these cases go undetected or untreated because they are mistaken for teenage growing pains or sadness.

Easy Way To Lose 9 Pounds

Legend has it that when Elvis Presley died he had between 40 to 60 pounds of waste in his colon. While the average young person won’t have this massive amount in their colon, estimates land in the area of 9 pounds.

Toxic Shock Syndrome: The Ugly Side of Tampons

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a rare yet potentially fatal condition and we know very little about it. Here we shed some light on this illness and give some tips on prevention.

What is TSS?

Healthy Snacks For Safe Weight Loss

For several people who are on the quest to achieve a healthier weight, they conquer exercise and a more active lifestyle and even prepare healthier meals. The one thing standing in their way are the unhealthy snacks that they think they can’t live without. These treats can derail lots of hard work that goes into reaching our weight loss goals.

Staying Safe Kadooment Day

Get Fit For Crop Over

My boyfriend always says you know when Crop Over* is on the way. The highways and byways of Barbados are populated with hikers, walkers and runners trying to get in shape and strengthen their endurance for Kadooment Day.

However, this is only one way of preparing for the climax of our Crop Over Festival. Here we will examine more ways to get fit mentally, financially and physically.

Natural Remedies For Back Pain

Every time I sit for too long I get a pain right at the small of my back that remains with me long after I have changed positions. What I've realised is that back pain is a very common ailment among young people whether it is due to accidents, sickness or sprain.

Dealing With Envy In Friendships

Safe Sex: More Options Than Condoms & The Pill

Sexual health is a condition of physical, mental and emotional well-being that is the result of a positive approach to sexuality and sexual relationships. Sexual health is concerned with more than the absence of illness or infection but involves the effect it has on your complete being.