Cutting Sugar Can Ward Off 10 Years Off Your Face

Increased intake of simple carbohydrates, like refined sugar, white bread, and soda, cause insulin levels to spike, leading to a burst of inflammation throughout the body. Any type of inflammation is not good for the skin.

Yes, you can stress less

In just a couple short weeks, school stress is going to roll in like a late summer thunderstorm (think: pop quizzes, piles of homework and punishing soccer practices). Now picture this: Despite the downpour, you're nothing but breezy. It's not magical thinking-it's mindfulness. Research has proven that tiny moments of awareness can help retrain your brain to focus on the positive, allowing you to tap into clearer thinking, calmer vibes...and way less stress.

Live Your Best High School Life

Make the next four years your greatest ones yet.

This is Your Breakfast Era

You heard it here first: Stop. Skipping. Breakfast. Time to rise and shine the *right* way.

Current mood: Pressley Hosbach

She's fun, she's fashionable, she keeps it real. And she just became your new school year BFF.

You could hope they secretly know you like them... or try this.

Here's the thing: If you're always waiting for someone else to make the first move, you'll also be waiting to be texted, asked out and kissed. What to do instead? Dazzle 'em with a confident vibe and flirt, girl.

Are You and Bae on the Road to a Relationship?

Tired of the Talking Stage? This One's for You.

Teenage Justice

A list of boys “to look out for” appeared on a high-school bathroom wall last fall. The story of one of them.

Beach Blanket Book Club

Hello, sunshine! Enter to win these poolside picks at girlslife.com/bbbc2022

Let's talk Stomachaches, shall we?

DW, digestive discomfort doesn't have to ruin your day. If tummy troubles are taking a toll, we've got some very valid explanations.

Find Your *thing*

Here's our guide to identifying your passion...and finding your purpose in the process.

The Very Mysterious Case of Hayley Leblanc

She's a YouTuber, actress and author-and hasn't even started high school yet. Now she's ready to write her own story.

Who You Love Doesn't Need a Label

My journey to accepting myself *exactly* as I am.

Here is exactly what your dad wishes he could tell you

We asked dads to reveal how they really feel (yep, even in the trickiest sitches)—and they delivered. Read on for heartfelt confessions *and* practical advice...

Dear Carol

BAD GUY? I started working at a beach club, and I was completely lonely until a boy started talking to me because we both like the same video game.

Everything Your Crush Secretly Wishes You Knew

From double texting to the talking stage, we're uncovering the total truth about everything going on in your crush's pretty little head-right from the source.

Air Drying Your Hair

Letting your hair dry naturally always sounds like a good idea...until it ends up looking flat and frizzy. We promise there is a secret to getting it right.

"I lost my leg but gained more than I ever dreamed.”

How a life-saving amputation changed my path...for the better.

Crush it at crushing (No, really)

Left on read and pining from afar? Gain the confidence to take control of your romance story—your way—before the school year’s done.

It's time to sync your skincare to your cycle

Turns out your period might be messing with your face more than you thought. We can help with that.

This Year, Say Yes To…

There are times you need to say no—but this is *not* one of them.

Empowering Young People

Jeremy Gilley is a British director and actor who founded the non-profit organization Peace One Day in 1999. With his signature enthusiasm and humor, in part 2 of this interview, he shares his vision for enabling young people with JUDITH NELSON of the Heartfulness Institute.

Cool Winter Reads

Brrr, it's cold out there! Bundle up with these books (and enter to win) at girlslife.com/coolwinterreads2022

'Tis the season...for giving back

Sayonara, Scrooge. Here’s how to make *everyone* (yep, even you) feel warm ‘n’ fuzzy this season.

Ditch Your New Year's Resolutions ASAP

Meet New Year’s intentions: the much more authentic way to transform your life.

Cheating is Actually a Really, Really Bad Idea

What’s making students so dishonest? We’re breaking down why cutting corners just isn’t worth it.

“Ugh! my family is so…"

Are your holiday hangouts dragging you down? Don’t go Grinch just yet, because we’re solving your stressiest fam sitches.

Yes, Beauty Sleep is a real thing.

Let’s face it: Breakouts, a dull complexion and looking like an exhausted raccoon is basically the stuff of nightmares.

Finding You Perfect Foundation Match

Makeup brands (finally!) have huge ranges of foundation shades. But now with so many to choose from, picking the perfect product can feel daunting. Allow us to introduce your new base bestie...

Hey, what about me?

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt left out.