How have we gotten to this point, where familiar crops and even weeds are morphing into unrecognizable and dangerous entities? Where we now have to vote for permission to know what’s in our food? Our resourcefulness/laziness as a species has Continue reading →

Is Drinking Alcohol Good or Bad For Your Health?

This is a tricky one to answer, because current research supports both sides of the debate. Some argue alcohol can prevent heart disease, while others argue it can increase your risk Continue reading →

You’re right about that! Gatorade has artificial colors and flavors derived from aromatic hydrocarbons from petrochemicals, or oil. This drink also contains hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oils. Hydrogenated oils are also called “trans fats,” which have better shelf life. Continue reading →

It can be particularly difficult to get a full night’s sleep in college. At times, dorms can be unbearably noisy and often social events or assignments can take precedence over obtaining some much needed shut-eye. In your case, it seems Continue reading →

Question: I have trouble concentrating. What can I do to help me focus and study for longer periods of time?

You are not alone in wrestling with this! Many students find themselves overwhelmed, juggling several assignments and a Continue reading →

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Since I started school, I seem to catch a lot more colds than I use to and I just kind of feel tired all the time. What can I do given that I have to stay up lateband Continue reading →