health

The science and history of the PB&J sandwich

The PB&J sandwich is a humble combination of sweet, salty, and creamy. Where exactly did this classic sandwich originate, and what are the details...

Kidneys: The Innocent Bystanders

When we purchase over-the-counter medicines, there’s often an assumption of their relative safety and harmlessness. After all, most ‘dangerous’ compounds are protected behind a...
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Emily Hokett

Sleep Well: Your Psychological Health Depends On It

  There is some truth to the phrase “waking up on the wrong side of the bed.” When I don’t sleep very well, I will...
Lauren Anderson

From Flaky to Fabulous

Alpha hydroxy acids. Beta hydroxy acids. These sound like complicated and possibly dangerous chemical compounds you would learn about in high-level chemistry classes, right?...
Rakiya Winton

Meal Planning

Like many other college students, eating a healthy meal is difficult to do when we are so consumed with our studies. In fact, results...
Rakiya Winton

Rethink Your Workout

Would you believe me if I told you that you didn’t have to spend countless hours in the gym daily to see results? Well,...
Hollie Blake

The Paleo Phenomenon

It seems like every other day, a friend of mine declares a newfound dedication to the Paleo Diet.  Nicknamed the “Caveman Diet,” Paleo is...
Margeaux Comerford

Mistaken concepts: the taste buds

OK, kids, we need to talk. No, you’re not in trouble. The people in trouble are health, anatomy, and psychology teachers who try to...