The Progress and Adaption Principal
June 14, 2012 in depression
The human brain learns if pleasure or pain immediately follows behavior. However, if we are rewarded a few days
The Negativity Bias
June 11, 2012 in depression
Research shows that we react to negative events more strongly and quickly than equally positive events.
Health Benefits of Raw Cocoa Powder (and what to use it in)
June 5, 2012 in food
According to this interesting article, raw cocoa powder has more antioxidant flavonoids than any other food tested. Antioxidant
Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Light
June 1, 2012 in recipes
I was excited to see Starbucks now has light Frappuccino’s, so I splurged last weekend on our camping trip to try one out!
Rookie Mag
May 30, 2012 in Reviews
I just discovered an awesome website called RookieMag. It’s created and written by (mostly) teen girls and covers topics from growing
The Cheapest Place to buy Coffee Flavorings
May 23, 2012 in food
I always see the DaVinci or Torani syrups at the grocery for a whopping six or seven bucks, and that is for a SMALL size! Luckily
School Contributing to Depression in Teens: Part 1
May 16, 2012 in depression
Depression is roughly 30 to 40 percent inherited from genes, and the rest from environmental factors. In one study, psychologist Avshalom Capsi
What I Regrettably Learned From America’s Next Top Model
May 10, 2012 in body image
Unfortunately, I used to watch American’s Top Model frequently when I was about thirteen. I saw women fighting to be absolutely
A Word about Gratitude
April 27, 2012 in depression
There is two ways to live, negatively or positively. It is easy to be negative in life and forget to count your blessings. But living this way
Whole Grain Pancakes (optional vegan)
April 17, 2012 in recipes
This is an easy and healthy pancake recipe that makes deliciously fluffy pancakes! Makes about 6 medium pancakes so you