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Kale is often touted as a super-food and has nicknames such as the world’s healthiest vegetable. However, it’s characteristically bitter taste means that it’s hard to incorporate into your diet. … Read More
Everyone’s heard of the infamous Freshman 15. The 15 pounds students are expected gain during their first year in college have been a part of American culture for as long … Read More
In a smaller school like SMU, diseases seem to spread like wildfire. College living lends itself to spreading illness. Students often live in a closed space, like the on-campus commons. … Read More
Drinking the right amount of water every day may just be the easiest way to live a healthier life. Although it may sound silly, many people don’t realize how important … Read More
In college, eating healthily is difficult for more than one reason. For some people, the allure of unhealthy junk foods and snacks is too much to handle. For others, portion … Read More
College health is a huge field in medicine. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are currently 13 million students in the United States alone enrolled in higher … Read More
Sleeping poorly each day builds something called “sleep debt”. If left unchecked, this sleep debt can manifest itself as health problems such as weight gain, increased risk of diseases such … Read More
Every elementary school student has seen a picture of the food pyramid. The food pyramid is a useful tool to concisely explain the basics of nutrition to children. The theory … Read More
Caffeine has become such an important part of the average American’s morning and, oftentimes, afternoons. According to a study by the US Food and Drug Administration, the average American consumes … Read More
Genetically modified organisms, or GMO’s, have been a huge topic of discussion for Americans in the past ten years. The general consensus of studies on genetically modified organisms for consumption … Read More
