As winter turns into spring, flus turn into the common cold. While we can all try as we might to not get sick, it’s still going to happen and it…
Run this town
While not everyone is born to love running, it’s something that can easily be learned. Running is such an excellent way to work out your whole body, and has the…
A new hope against herpes
The gift that keeps on giving: lLove lumps or virus volcanoes—no matter what colloquial term you assign to it, genital herpes is a very real, very prevalent sexually transmitted disease….
Pass on the puff
A recent study done by Harvard School of Public Health indicated that a third of all college students smoke cigars or cigarettes, which is an astounding number. Stress seems to…
Avoiding brain drain
It’s a common trend among college students to live a “grab and go” lifestyle, eating when they feel incredibly hungry, and eating whatever is available. Not only is this not…
Drink up!
Just what you want to hear: Alcohol can actually be good for you. It sounds like a mixed message, but it’s true. Alcohol gets bad press most of the time,…
PSU invites students to take the “Healthy U Wellness Challenge”
The Academic and Student Rec Center’s annual Healthy U Wellness Challenge has kicked off and is full of exciting events in the coming eight weeks. The event is similar to…
A warning on new year’s diets
2014 is here, and some of you have probably made the New Year’s resolution to get healthier and more fit. Any effort to improve your way of life is always…
Happy New Year!
One of the last fun hoorahs between fall and winter term is celebrating the new year. It’s a time to remember the good times and say good riddance to the…
Holiday Hoopla Without the Heft
‘Tis the season! Classes are almost over, so that means Thanksgiving feasting and Christmas gorging is just around the corner. Pumpkin treats and Christmas cookies abound, big hefty meals and…
How to get past the flu
It’s that time of year again. The rain is falling, the leaves are rustling, and people are sneezing… and sneezing… and sneezing. It’s flu season, and the time is ripe…