Health & Wellness

April 17, 2012

Exercise Your Brain Power: The Smarter Study Break

By Kiyan Rajabi

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 health advice consiste...

April 3, 2012

Health’s Newest Pop Sensation: The Latest on Popcorn’s Nutritional Benefits

By Kiyan Rajabi

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 of Scranton suggest...

March 6, 2012

New Devices Help Users Track Fitness Goals: How One Local Company Marries Tech and Health

By Kiyan Rajabi

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” and are aware of th...

February 28, 2012

Attention Chocoholics: Scientists Confirm Cocoa As A Healthy Stimulant

By Kiyan Rajabi

February 14, 2012

From Fun to Food: Why Ch-ch-ch-Chia is Back

By Kiyan Rajabi

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 shed light on the newe...

January 24, 2012

New Study Substantiates Old Herd Mentality Theory

By Kiyan Rajabi

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. Its applications are p...

January 10, 2012

Yoga Has Your Back: Study Demonstrates How This Healthy Habit May Ease Chronic Pain

By Kiyan Rajabi

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 and fun inspires. Fr...

November 15, 2011

The Sweeter Side of Honey: Another Way to Bee-come Healthier

By Kiyan Rajabi

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 tooth. The latest rese...

November 1, 2011

Research Legitimizes Best Hangover Helpers

By Kiyan Rajabi

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 part, kveis, is a Norw...

October 18, 2011

How to Start Sleeping Your Way to the Top: Studies Uncover the Power of Power Napping

By Kiyan Rajabi

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 acceptable again until I r...

October 4, 2011

Study Uncovers Fat in “Lean Gene” Myth

By Kiyan Rajabi

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-mouthed awe as the conveye...

August 3, 2011

Eat Omega-3 to Maintain Memory

By Kiyan Rajabi

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 granted — as many patie...

June 22, 2011

Bones May Benefit from Beer Drinking, Study Suggests

By Kiyan Rajabi

Almost everyone knows that consuming milk and other sources of calcium help to maintain bone health.

May 31, 2011

New Studies Suggest Sunlight May Help Ward Off Disease

By Kiyan Rajabi

A new study in Australia suggests that obtaining Vitamin D through sun exposure may help prevent the onset of multiple sclerosis as well as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and some types of cancer.

May 24, 2011

Sleep In, Get Thin: Melatonin’s Effect On the Metabolism

By Kiyan Rajabi

A series of recent discoveries in Spain suggests that melatonin, the naturally occurring hormone found in animals that is the primary regulator of the sleep cycle, may prevent weight gain and other health complications.

May 17, 2011

A Glass a Day May Keep Doctor Away

By Kiyan Rajabi

Researchers in France have discovered that resveratrol and polyphenols — two organic compounds commonly found in grapes — may aid in the prevention of type II diabetes.