Health & Wellness

The Down Low on Dopamine

May 29, 2012 by

Do you find yourself taking Facebook breaks every five minutes? Well, it may just be your human nature. According to a recent study conducted by Vanderbilt University, researchers found the neurotrans...
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How Spicing Up Your Plate Can Spice Up Your Health: The Truth About Peppers

May 15, 2012 by

Watch out salt, pepper just got even spicier! For most of our post-Gerber days, many of us have been aimlessly smothering black pepper on our meals to enhance its taste. Although this act is immediate...
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When Tech and Health Collide: LOL-ing and Driving

May 1, 2012 by

Texting while driving has become NBD. In fact, data from the University of California, San Diego’s Trauma Epidemiology & Injury Prevention Research Center suggests this act is quite widespread a...
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Exercise Your Brain Power: The Smarter Study Break

April 17, 2012 by

Contrary to popular belief, research suggests that not all procrastination is bad. In fact, hitting the gym before the books may actually help commit the dreaded Krebs cycle to memory. Conventional he...
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Health’s Newest Pop Sensation: The Latest on Popcorn’s Nutritional Benefits

April 3, 2012 by

In recent years, dieticians and health experts have recommended popcorn as a healthy substitute for sweets because of its low fat content and its high insoluble fiber. New findings from the University...
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New Devices Help Users Track Fitness Goals: How One Local Company Marries Tech and Health

March 6, 2012 by

As springtime approaches, many of us may have already returned to the couch, having forgotten our ambitious New Year’s resolutions. Nonetheless, we’ve all experienced or seen the “freshman 15”...
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Attention Chocoholics: Scientists Confirm Cocoa As A Healthy Stimulant

February 28, 2012 by

As your post-chocolate jitters are winding down from Valentine’s Day, you might actually consider continuing to treat your sweet tooth to benefit from the healthful antioxidants present in dark choc...
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From Fun to Food: Why Ch-ch-ch-Chia is Back

February 14, 2012 by

Upon hearing the word “chia,” the first thing that probably comes to mind is the obnoxious catchphrase, “Ch-ch-ch-chia!” Though these little plant pets are nostalgic for some, I’d like to sh...
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New Study Substantiates Old Herd Mentality Theory

January 24, 2012 by

Would you jump off a cliff if everyone else was doing it? Well, according to new findings, chances are you just might take the plunge. Herd mentality is a commonly cited and studied human behavior. It...
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Yoga Has Your Back: Study Demonstrates How This Healthy Habit May Ease Chronic Pain

January 10, 2012 by

Since we are now transitioning back to the reality of all-nighters and weekly “midterms,” it is more important than ever to hold on to that jolly disposition that a month of too much family, food ...
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The Sweeter Side of Honey: Another Way to Bee-come Healthier

November 15, 2011 by

Though honey is a common natural sweetener used for generations, scientific evidence suggests that honey has and could be used for many unconventional purposes, in addition to satisfying your sweet to...
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Research Legitimizes Best Hangover Helpers

November 1, 2011 by

Although Halloween serves as a fine celebration for many, the weekend can take its toll. So let’s get down to business — the word “hangover” comes from the medical term veisalgia. The first pa...
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How to Start Sleeping Your Way to the Top: Studies Uncover the Power of Power Napping

October 18, 2011 by

As a kid, my day was not complete without that standard afternoon nap. Now, though, I still get tired and often nod off during class. I am disappointed to find that napping will not be socially accept...
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Study Uncovers Fat in “Lean Gene” Myth

October 4, 2011 by

Glance at any magazine rack at the grocery store checkout and you will likely encounter countless perfectly defined celebrity bodies. If you’re like me, you stare at these hard bodies in open-mouthe...
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Eat Omega-3 to Maintain Memory

August 3, 2011 by

For most students, college is a memorable time, chockfull of unforgettable experiences. However, the ability to remember the important moments in life is a luxury most of us unknowingly take for grant...
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