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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines health literacy as “the degree to which an individual has the capacity to obtain, communicate, process and understand basic health information and services to make appropriate health decisions.” Initial research suggests that individuals with lower health literacy have poorer health outcomes, including higher rates of hospitalization, poorer overall health status and

Bruce Willis is a hair hero. I can think of no better way to celebrate Bruce Willis’ 60th birthday than by thanking him for making the world better for bald men everywhere. Sure, a celebrity’s birthday is an excellent opportunity to examine their professional work. And Bruce Willis has given us some pop culture dandies:

A question we need to ask ourselves is: How do we support our young people so that they not only survive, but also thrive. The Aspen Institute’s Franklin Project has an answer: Give every young person the opportunity to serve the country for a year. The goal is that a year of paid public service

The Oscars represent a time for us to celebrate our favorite movies and the people who make movies. But it is also the time when we vilify the same celebrities that we glorify; we highlight every bad movie, every horrible outfit, every awkward, cringe-worthy social interaction. In a digital age where every shameful experience is

The recent news that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker did not actually graduate from Marquette University has set off a media firestorm. Some say that a college degree should be a necessary prerequisite to be president, whereas others feel that college is not necessary. This debate comes at a good time, because as we become increasingly

“When you grow up, your heart dies.” Allison Reynolds (Ally Sheedy) in The Breakfast Club. The Breakfast Club captured the teen angst of a generation, delving into themes such as stereotyping, the stigma of mental illness and bullying. At the core of this movie was this central thesis: “When you grow up, your heart dies.”

America has always loved the underdog. After all, the founding of our country was based on a David-and-Goliath struggle against a seemingly indomitable monarchy. The promise of America is that anyone can be successful if they are innovative and work hard. But can we be OK with someone not succeeding, or succeeding in unconventional ways?

Procter and Gamble’s #LikeAGirl commercial has been labeled “groundbreaking” not only for tackling the important topic of girls’ self-concept but also for its strong message of empowerment. The advertisement featured girls being asked to engage in various activities (e.g. throw a ball, run) “like a girl” and highlighted how the term “like a girl” has