What to do when your parents are worried about something big

Usually, it’s you who’s freaking 24/7. But when it’s Mom and Dad? Well, that’s a whole other ball game. There’s something unsettling about your normally steady parents worrying about something. Whether it’s money probs or issues with a relative or...

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In the News: Exercise really does calm you down

Still feelin’ a little too lazy to hit the gym? Just in case, here’s yet another reason why working out should be a priority. Exercise actually proves to generate an overall happier attitude, and is the perfect stress reliever. Studies show that working out...

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I can't stop tearing my hair out--help!

I pull my hair out and play with the strands between my fingers. I told my BFF and she told me that my hair is beautiful, so why would I do that. I don’t know why. I do it when I’m bored or...

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Why unplugging this weekend is the best thing you can do for your brain

Remember when mom used to say that too much TV would turn your brain to mush? She might have been on the right track…. As it turns out, nature boosts creativity, and our bodies crave the time we spend...

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13 things your school could do to help ya stress less

Ya know what? We're sick and tired of being stressed out all the time, and we bet you are, too. Stress makes you sleepy in class, catch colds super easily and perform poorly on tests. Not. Cool. Here are 13...

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Why you need to stop multitasking right now

There are 24 hours in a day, and that sounds like a lot until you start to break it down. About 8 of those hours are spent sleeping, 7 are spent in school and then you’ve gotta do your homework...

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GL's 365 best tips-of-the-day ever

Have your best year yet with a li’l help from GL. We’ve pulled together our top tips of the day, from style inspiration to health and fitness boosters, to help you make your every-day life—and all those special occasions—utterly fabulous...

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Secrets to your best night sleep ever

Got the awake-until-the-wee-hour blues? Get your sleep cycle back on track with tried 'n' true tips for catching some major shut eye...no sheep, warm milk or sound machines necessary. Oh, eight hours of sleep, we've missed you so! Kick...

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Oh, Christmas tree! Why pines make ya feel oh-so good

Ever walked past a true-blue Christmas tree—or a forest populated by pines—and just felt instantly better? It’s not your mind playing merry little tricks on you. It’s the trees. The essential oils present in evergreens like balsam, silver fir...

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Fab Up Your Life: Throw your own at-home spa day!

Ready to kick back for your last day of Thanksgiving weekend? We hear ya loud and clear, chicas. The school year can be stressful and it’s about time you take a second for Y-O-U. Are you up for taking a fabulous journey...

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