Do early bloomers run in the family?

I really want my period, but I haven’t gotten it yet. On my mom’s side of the family, girls tend to get it young. Does that mean I’ll get mine soon? The age at which girls get their periods...

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Do guys only care about chest size?

Why are guys so fascinated with breasts? How does a less-developed girl get a guy’s attention? Bill: Specific female body parts can be merely attention-grabbing objects to fuel our misguided macho desires. Sooner or later, most guys realize breasts don’t make the girl, and they...

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Why do my fingers turn red when I'm cold?

Whenever I'm cold, my fingers start turning red and my fingertips feel stiff. This is painful and happens frequently when the A.C. is turned on high or I'm outside and it's cold. Is this normal, and what can I do...

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10 songs to help ya fall asleep fast

Trying to get some shuteye, but your brain keeps buzzing? Instead of trying to shut off your mind, turn up the music (well, not too loud). We put together a playlist with laid-back lullabies to help ya doze off. But before you hit...

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6 secrets to staying safe in the sunshine

It’s easy to forget about sun safety when you’re worried about frostbite and frozen hair at the bus stop. Just ‘cause you’re not thinking shorts and bikinis, though, doesn’t mean you can forget about Mr. Sun. We’ve got six ways to protect your skin...

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I feel lumps in my breasts. Do I have breast cancer?

I’m 13, and I feel lumps in my breasts. Do I have breast cancer? Rest assured that you’re probably very healthy—breast cancer almost never occurs in teens. Rest double-assured because you’re obviously knowledgeable about your bod, and that will keep...

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Get pedi-perfect: 8 easy steps to a midsummer foot rescue

Summer can give skin a sun-kissed glow and locks a lovely lightness. But it doesn’t do our feet any special favors. Athlete’s foot, dirty nails, calloused heels, and yellow toenails are only a handful of a pile of pedi problems. Before summer...

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How To: Pick the best denim shorts for your bod

Summer is the season of denim shorts. They’re comfy, cute and go with just about everything. You can dress them up or down, and even wear them to the beach. But denim shorts are no fun if you’re not wearing the right pair...

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Skincare: Style tips for sleeveless living

Class is over and the sun is out, which means tanks, bikinis and halter tops are probably first up to bat in your current wardrobe lineup. But along with sleeveless living comes some not so pretty situations. From underarm stubble to bra bulge...

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Inside This Issue: August / September 2012

*~*Check out what’s HOT in this issue*~* On sale and in mailboxes July 17! EXCLUSIVE! Ariana Grande spills on guys...and mean girls Plus, we got the red-hot Victorious singer and star to share the simple ways Arianators can get her attention...

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