Decentering M*n
You’re diligently preparing for an important exam, but instead of focusing on your studies your mind keeps drifting to thoughts of a particular person. You…
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Narcissists, Egotists and Manipulators
Welcome to VALLEYS’ philosophy on how to deal with and spot narcissists, egotists and manipulators. At some point in life, everyone will encounter these types…
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The Stress Hormone Guide: How to Lower Cortisol Naturally
Cortisol is the hormone that helps regulate metabolism, the immune system, blood sugar and your body’s response to stress. Produced by the adrenal glands, it…
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Feeling “Good As Hell”: Lizzo’s Journey To a Healthier Self
The queen of the pop industry, Lizzo, thought it was “About Damn Time.” This singer-songwriter put down the microphone and picked up some weights. Why…
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Normalize Therapy, We All Need It
Therapy often carries a stigma that it shouldn’t. Many people who attend therapy feel compelled to hide it, as though it’s something shameful or contagious….
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How Healthy Is Too Healthy?
From internet health gurus to almond moms and practically everyone in between, people have been sharing their daily supplement regimens. Aside from the usual suspects…
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Kickstart Your Semester: Habits to Embrace and Avoid
Since it is a fresh start to a new semester, we all have learned from our past experiences. The more semesters we live at Penn…
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All the Derm Can Do
Everyone is trying to stay as hydrated and healthy as possible in winter. From new nighttime routines to that fresh new workout gear and intentional…
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A Cup of Hot Cocoa
The first snow of the season has glazed over Penn State. When temperatures drop below freezing, it can be hard to feel your best. Sometimes…
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10,000 Steps Towards Greatness
Trust me we get it, there are 1,000 different reasons why you can’t go to the gym today. At this point, we have exhausted nearly…
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It’s Time To Delete The App
It’s time to delete that app. Yes, that one. The one that pulls your attention away for hours when you have objectively more important things…
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Elton John can’t see his play “The Devil Wears Prada”
Beloved singer and storied performer, Elton John, 77, said that he had completely lost his eye sight during a musical performance of his new play…
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What makes you mascuzyn?
Zyn, a nicotine pouch created as an alternative to smoking, has become a symbol of masculinity and a lightning rod for culture wars in the…
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The Advantages of Aloe Vera
Is that the stuff you put on your body when you get an atrocious sunburn? Think again. Aloe Vera straight from the plant rather than…
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The Pilates Mom Mindset
She is the picture of effortless elegance — that mom who is always put together, taking good care of her mind and body, going to…
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Coconut Cult: The New Health Craze
There’s a cult taking social media by storm, but it’s probably not like the one you’re imagining. It’s a gut health cult. Whether you have…
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Hot Girls Eat
There’s always been this stigma with college eating patterns, where girls normalize not eating enough. You might hear things like “OMG I only ate one…
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The Second Puberty
Going through puberty as a middle schooler or high schooler is like constantly being at war with yourself. By the time it’s over and you’re…
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The Gut Reaction
Stomach issues have plagued many of our days and many of our lives. Digestive problems are common, so there is no denying that many students…
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Why Are We Hyping Up Diets?
Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, Carnivore, Mediterranean, Keto etc. Between all of the different kinds of diets, it can be difficult to keep up. There seems to…
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