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Why We Should Talk About Matters of the Heart

Photo Courtesy / Sean McGrath College students are an interesting population to study when it comes potential health risks. Think about it. Most college students do not get enough quality sleep; A 2014 University of Michigan study showed that 70 percent of college students do not get a sufficient […]

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Measles Outbreak Ignites Vaccine Controversy

A continuing spread of the measles virus ensures that immunization will be a political topic among 2016 presidential nominees. Politicians are already debating whether requiring vaccines for children falls under state’s rights or personal freedom. The anti-vaccination movement has evolved on such a grand scale as to hold a place […]

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How to Wake Up On the Right Side of the Bed

Photo Courtesy / Lauren Rushing  50 percent of college students reported daytime sleepiness as a major problem, and 70 percent said that they do not get a sufficient amount of sleep, according to a 2014 University of Michigan study. Named a “public health epidemic” by the Center for Disease Control, […]