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Alcohol Awareness Month: What Every College Student Should Know

Photo By Jesús Ramos Drinking among college students is so common that it has simply become a part of the “college experience.” The kind of college experience where new adults go to these college parties with the expectations of drinking mass amounts of alcohol to build a persona.   A study […]

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October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Photo Courtesty / Ted Fu October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is a time of solidarity aimed at increasing awareness of breast cancer and garnering support for early detection and treatment for this disease. This is also a time to celebrate survivors of breast cancer and enhance funding for […]

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How the Bee Population Effects the Human Population

Photo Courtesy / Danny Perez The bee population in the United States declined by 60 percent in 2012. If this decline continues, it could have disastrous implications. Bees perfectly exemplify the fact that nature helps us to thrive. However, due to an unknown disease, called Colony Collapse Disorder, the use […]

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Using Fall Foods in Your Kitchen

Photo Courtesy / Darya Pino Here is the very exciting list of some common fruits and vegetables that are in season currently and during the upcoming months: Pears Acorn Squash Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Butternut Squash Cauliflower Apples Mushrooms Pumpkin Sweet Potatoes Pomegranate Swiss Chard Grapes Figs Leeks Lettuce Okra Shallots […]

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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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Study Finds Lead Traces In Popular Cosmetic Products

Photo Courtesy / Greta Ceresini  Lipstick is a popular cosmetic product, which allows a pigment of color to be applied onto the lips and according to a New York Times article, 81 percent of women were found to use lipstick in a 2004 study conducted by Mintel, a market research […]

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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, […]

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Top Ways to Relieve Stress

Stress is one of the many factors that negatively impacts people’s lives on almost a daily basis. This is especially true for mid-semester college students trying to balance midterms, projects, tests, extra-curricular activities, work and worrying about approaching finals. In the midst of stress people may feel hopeless; however, there […]

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The Perks of Shea Butter

Fall is around the corner, and that means football, colder weather, sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes. However, fall and colder weather can also make your skin very dry. If you are looking for a cream that can heal the dry skin, shea butter might help. Shea butter is an effective […]

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Suicide Prevention Week Promotes Mental Health Dialogue

With the recent deaths of beloved actor Robin Williams and singer Simone Battle, suicide is a topic currently media attention due to its effect on millions of people each year. In the U.S. alone, 38, 364 people committed suicide in 2010 making it the tenth leading cause of death in […]