GirlSpring

With the upcoming midterm elections, everyone’s mind is on what they think could benefit them and their communities. What about you? Have you ever been playing at a park and thought, “This playground needs a better slide,” or wondered why your neighborhood doesn’t have speed bumps when you and your friends play outside all the time? You may think you have to wait until you’re...

Every time a nurse swabs your throat for strep, you take a pregnancy test, or a doctor orders bloodwork before a sports physical, you’re relying on a test that took years to build. Most people never think about where those tests come from, and honestly, why would they? The result pops up in a few minutes or a few days, and life moves on. But behind that little line or lab pri...

Leaving the family home is a massive milestone in any young woman’s life. For Australians, the median age for taking this step is around 20.4 years old. However, economic pressures have shifted timelines, and today, about 47 percent of young women aged 18 to 29 still live with their parents. When the time finally comes to strike out on your own and leave the familiar nest, th...

For young adults navigating life with a disability, finding a space that truly feels like home can be a complex journey. We often think of our health in terms of medical appointments, self-care routines, and nutrition. However, the physical environment where we wake up every day plays a massive role in our overall physical and mental wellbeing. Recent snapshot analyses reveal...

If you have spent any time scrolling through beauty routines online recently, you have likely noticed a major shift in how we talk about wellness. According to recent consumer research, 69 percent of Gen Z shoppers actively use platforms like TikTok to research products before buying. This new wave of “skintellectuals” is demanding transparent, science-backed routines. More t...