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Everyone is busy talking about the Super Bowl this morning, but we’d like to take a moment to discuss a topic much more serious and important to our demographic.

February may be known for Groundhog’s Day, Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, but it is also the month of Eating Disorder Awareness Week. This week is a time to educate, inform, and talk about a serious issue that effects 8 million people (7 million of which are women ) nationwide.

This week, we will be talking about eating disorders and the effects they can have on you and the people around you.

We have brought in experts, survivors and others who have been touched by this awful mental illness to open a dialogue and, hopefully, help the people we care about get the help they need.

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Even though it seems like the New Year’s parties were only last week, February is already here! It’s the second month in the year, but that doesn’t mean it’s second-par in anything!

There are plenty of reasons to love February: it’s Black History Month, American Heart Month, and even National Cherry Month! Not to mention it’s the month of the ever-so-lovely Valentine’s Day (or not-so-lovely, in this single girl’s case). So spit out those cherry pits and get ready for some February action:

1. Happy Year of the Ox! On January 26th, billions of people celebrated the beginning of the Lunar New Year with noisy firecrackers and traditional food, but the fun doesn’t end there! This celebration lasts a full week, well into February, and you can join in the festivities too! Make your own bubble tea, create your own lion dance, but most importantly, ask your parents for that lucky red hong bao filled with money they owe you in the name of all that is Asian.

2. It’s ok to start off this month a little on the meatier side, after a delightful (and delectable) holiday experience, not to mention all the V-day chocolate fondues. While grandma’s homemade chocolate-chip cookies were wonderful for your taste buds, they were not so friendly for your waist. It’s totally fine to embrace your curves, like Jessica Simpson does, but it’s important to stay healthy too! Here are a couple of new books that will help you stay on track and stick to your resolutions you so adamantly vowed to keep 31 days ago. So take some time this month to catch up on your light reading. (Haha, light, get it? Witty, I know.) Read More »