By: Faye Davis Edited by: Bridget Salice The United States has been deemed “land of the free” since the early 1800s, and in many cases it is. It is the land of free religion, of free speech, of free press, and so much more. Many people would argue that the U.S. is one of the… Read More America: Land of the (Not) Free (Healthcare)
By: Francesca Cocchiarale Edited by: Bridget Salice From smoking cigarettes in the late 1900s to vaping today, the popularity of nicotine-based products has never seemed to fade over the last hundred years. A theme can be seen with the start of each trend associated with a new product containing nicotine: the lack of research behind… Read More Nicotine: Popularity of Use and Why It’s Harmful
By: Rachel Mangold Edited by: Bridget Salice I hear about it all the time and have experienced it myself. Some guy interrupts your workout to comment on your physique, your lifting form, or to blatantly hit on you. It’s uncomfortable, annoying, and even scary at times. I’ve ended my workout early and simply left the… Read More Don’t let that weird guy at the gym deter you from working out…
By: Francesca Cocchiarale Edited by: Zachary Sparks STRESS. This word has become mainstream in its usage, especially by millennials and gen X populations. Everyone always seems to be stressed, and it has morphed into an emotion that one might feel on a daily basis. Though stress during times of life changes, large exams, or other… Read More Stress: What Is It & How to Combat It
By: Francesca Cocchiarale Edited by: Brendan Walsh The opioid epidemic has been a huge topic in both healthcare fields and American politics over the past two to three decades. Not only have opioids caused a shocking number of deaths in the United States, but they have also imposed deeper problems within the ethics of prescription… Read More A Closer Look into the Effects of Opioids
By: Francesca Cocchiarale Edited by: Bridget Salice As someone who attended Catholic school up until college, I learned little to nothing about birth control and the importance of contraceptives when it comes to relationships. Sex education is absent in a majority of schools in the U.S., and this lack of knowledge can lead to harmful assumptions… Read More Birth Control: The Basics
By: Rachel Mangold Edited by: Zachary Sparks I never used to be one to get injured. I’ve never broken a bone and, other than the common case of shin splints during high school cross country, I’ve always been physically healthy. However, this past year I’ve thrown out my lower back, strained my bicep, and injured… Read More How to Get back into the Gym After Injury
By: Francesca Cocchiarale Edited by: Brendan Walsh Who loves sleep? I know I do. I need at least 8 hours to function properly throughout the day, and that can be hard as a college student. Coffee can only do so much, which I learned the hard way. Though we all know sleep is vital to… Read More The Science and Importance Behind Sleep
By: Rachel Mangold Edited by: Zachary Sparks Right now, it’s pretty trendy to see online fitness influencers selling programs and workout regimens. However, how do we know if they’re really qualified? In some cases, they are. More often than not, unfortunately, they aren’t. As a certified personal trainer, I understand the requirements and values it… Read More You want to hire a personal trainer? Great, here’s what you should look for!
When people think about trauma, most think of a physical ailment or an apparent issue one can visibly see. “Sick days” are designated for the flu or a stomach bug – not a depressive episode or an anxiety attack. Most medical research presented to the public discusses the physicality of diseases, such as the effects… Read More Common Psychological Disorders Affecting Young Women Today
