Healthy You: Shape up before summer starts
Stephanie Meadowcroft, Lifestyles Editor
May 3, 2012
As the days get longer, summer is right around the corner. After the wintertime lull, getting back into shape seems like a big undertaking, but there are tons of ways to tone up your body for summer. Not every diet and exercise plan works for everyone, so there are many options that can be mixed and... Read more »
Healthy You: Allergies strike early this year
Stephanie Meadowcroft, Lifestyles Editor
April 3, 2012
When the idea of spring fever comes to mind, feeling sick during the springtime isn’t usually the first thought. Unfortunately, for millions of allergy sufferers, like myself, the spring season is a dreaded time of the year when every beautiful blooming bud means a sneeze attack. According to WebMD,... Read more »
Healthy You: Drinking water revitalizes body
Stephanie Meadowcroft, Lifestyles Editor
March 15, 2012
Water, water, everywhere but not a drop to drink. Seems to be that way in society today, where every beverage is flooded with calories and caffeine, defeating the cleansing purpose of pure water. While sweetened beverages may taste better and be easier to drink in large amounts, water is the most beneficial... Read more »
Healthy You: Arsenic invades organic foods
Stephanie Meadowcroft, Lifestyles Editor
February 23, 2012
When buying organic foods from the grocery store, most people think that they are takings steps to a healthier life. But before they congratulate themselves on their healthy choice, they should check the label for arsenic. A new study done by Dartmouth University and published online in Environmental... Read more »
Healthy You: Vitamins are vital for all ages
Stephanie Meadowcroft, Lifestyles Editor
February 9, 2012
Do you take your vitamins every day? Chances are, only half the people reading this do. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that from 1988 to 1994, over 40 percent of the U.S. adult population used dietary supplements, and over one half of the population used them from 2003 to... Read more »
Healthy You: Be jolly this holiday season
Stephanie Meadowcroft, Lifestyles Editor
December 15, 2011
Trying to step back and smell the poinsettias during the holiday season seems impossible. Most people are too stressed out about purchasing gifts and holiday planning to enjoy the true spirit of the season. The holiday season should be a fun time filled with family gatherings, gift giving, and merriment.... Read more »
Healthy You: Beat flu blues with shots and mists
Stephanie Meadowcroft, Lifestyles Editor
December 14, 2011
Cough, sneeze, take medicine, sleep, repeat. It’s flu season and while some might be lucky enough to avoid this miserable routine of the flu, others have to suffer through it. That’s why it’s important to get your annual flu vaccination, but which is better: the flu shot or flu mist? The most obvious... Read more »
Healthy You: Freshman 15 myth debunked
Stephanie Meadowcroft, Lifestyles Editor
November 17, 2011
While not all students are worrying about the college lifestyle quite yet, a recent college myth has been debunked by a new study. The “Freshman 15,” college freshmen gaining 15 pounds as they adjust to college life, has now been proven untrue. The study was conducted by Ohio State’s Center for... Read more »
Vegetarians benefit from healthy diets
Stephanie Meadowcroft, Lifestyles Editor
October 6, 2011
Being a vegetarian seems like a daunting task. It complicates what you eat day in and day out, which makes something as simple as typical cafeteria choices out of the question. Senior Stephanie Chervenkov faces these challenges every day. Frequent questions such as why choose vegetarianism and what are... Read more »
Whole grains support healthy lifestyle
Stephanie Meadowcroft, Lifestyles Editor
September 26, 2011
Recently the media has been making a big fuss over getting more whole grains into the diets of Americans. Commercials featuring foods made with whole grains boast that they make people healthier, but what do whole grains actually do for the body? And how much is needed? The first essential question... Read more »
