Some students stress like maniacs during the end-of-semester crunch, while others manage to keep calm. The reason for this may be brain chemistry. ... Continue Reading
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High hopes for legal marijuana in Colorado and Washington
The legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado and Washington may force Mexican drug cartels to take a hit and bring money into the U.S. economy. ... Continue Reading
Infected meningitis patients increasing rapidly
A meningitis scare has swept the nation. The number of infected people has reached almost 200, with 15 confirmed deaths.... Continue Reading
Facts of the flu vaccine for 2012-2013
The flu can be one of the most dangerous health conditions on a college campus because of the close proximity of people, but only 10 percent of college students received a flu vaccine in 2009. Here are some basic facts to know about this year's vaccine. ... Continue Reading
Bottoms up: Alcohol enema becoming a concern
Alcohol enema, also known as butt chugging, sends a student to the hospital.... Continue Reading
Barefoot runners must adjust their strides
Many runners are ditching their sneakers and switching to thin-soled shoes that mimic the feeling of running barefoot. These extremely lightweight shoes were designed to give runners a proper stride and reduce injury, but without proper training they can do just the opposite. Barefoot shoes soared in popularity after Christopher McDougall’s bestseller “Born to Run”... Continue Reading
Facebook may make you fat
The more time you spend on social media websites the less time you spend exercising finds a new study.... Continue Reading
Organic foods no more nutritious than conventional foods
A recent Stanford University study found organic food is no more nutritious or safe than conventional food.... Continue Reading
No effort needed to learn while sleeping
A new study suggests that you can learn without making any conscious effort. It's called sleep- learning. ... Continue Reading
