Saturday July 19, 2008 ym.com > body > ask anything
A new study shows that by age 15, daily physical activity is down to approximately 50 minutes during the week, and 30 on weekends, which is a major drop from young kids, who are active about three hours a day. Do you have an active lifestyle?
Yes, I am often running around, or exercising, or just moving in some way.
No, I'm probably about average. Between schoolwork, after-school jobs, and trying to catch up with friends, it's impossible to find time to be active more than that.
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Vegetarians/Vegans
"I have some questions for you: About how much protein do you usually get? What are your main sources of protein?"...read more
Is My Discharge Normal?
I usually discharge white stuff one to two weeks before my period. Is this normal?

—Kayla, 16

Yep! Totally normal. All women have vaginal discharge, and many notice that they have more about mid-way through their period cycle. Healthy, normal discharge is usually clear or whitish, (though it could look a little yellowish when dried on your underwear) just like what you're talking about. It's nothing to be concerned about at all. In fact, it means your body is doing what it needs to cleanse itself and stay healthy.

However, if you suddenly were to notice that your discharge was lumpy and thick (kind of like cottage cheese), or that you had a lot more than you usually do (and that is even factoring in the fluctuations that happen over the course of the month), you experience itching or burning, or your discharge takes on a foul and unusual odor, then you could have an irritation of some sort. In that case, talk to your doctor about it, and let them check you out.



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