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The Spring 2008 issue
Posted in Blog, The Spring 2008 issue on April 22, 2008 | Comments Off
“Blood Clots Almost Killed Me”
Posted in Personal Story, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I felt silly. As I sat in the waiting room, I looked at all the miserable people with fevers and sore throats and broken arms. Those are real conditions, I thought to myself. I even pathetically checked a few times to make sure my chest still hurt when I breathed. It still did. When my nurse practitioner found nothing on my X-rays, she sent me to Crouse Hospital as a precaution.
Sweat Off the Stress
Posted in Feel Great, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
You flip through your syllabus only to find another assignment. Add that to the week’s list: an article for news writing, a three-page Spanish paper, reading for history, a group presentation, club meetings, grocery shopping — you’re overwhelmed. You take a deep breath, but it doesn’t help shake the feeling that you won’t get your work done. Your breaths start to get faster, you sweat, you can’t focus, you’re freaking out, you feel hopeless.
Dairy to be Different
Posted in Check This Out, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Learn about the new and delicious choices in your milk aisle
Story by Erin Dennis
According to the International Dairy Foods Association, there are definite trends in the United States’ milk consumption. In recent years, consumers have been moving away from whole milk and toward low-fat and organic milks. This change isn’t surprising, considering the recent craze [...]
That Time of the Month
Posted in Get Well, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Bloating. Cramps. Mood Swings. Many women suffer from these symptoms at some point or another, but about three to eight percent of women of childbearing age experience a more extreme version: PMDD, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Shortened Shelf Life
Posted in Feel Great, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Senior Kristen Adams doesn’t mind replacing her makeup often. “I like to buy new things,” she replied when asked if it was inconvenient to make sure she wasn’t using expired products. “It isn’t that big of a deal to me, because there is good, inexpensive makeup.” Some inexpensive cosmetics brands include Almay, Wet ‘N Wild and Cover Girl, all of which are available in most local drug stores.
The Kosher Commandments
Posted in Eat Smart, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
enior Sara Blanchard has been following the laws of keeping kosher all her life. After arriving at Syracuse University for the first time four years ago, she found it difficult to meet her family’s kosher standards while living in the dorms. She was pleased to have more freedom to observe the laws when she moved into an off-campus apartment her junior year, but living with senior Lilly Clervi proved that sharing a kitchen with a Catholic, non-kosher roommate has its own challenges.
Skin Deep
Posted in Get Out of Town, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Spa treatment is the perfect s tress reliever for a rigorous schedule,” says Tanja Wager, the SpaZend manager. While therapists say that s pending time at spas certainly helps you relax, as most would assume, they are now finding that it can improve your everyday health as well. For starters, massages enable oxygen and nutrients to reach cells throughout your entire body. They promote healthy living by stimulating the lymphatic sys tem, which depletes the body of waste. New evidence also suggests that massage therapy helps manage severe pains such as arthritis and muscle spasms, as well as the pain experienced during pregnancy. Massage oils with Vitamin E are used in prenatal massage and also reduce swelling and reduce stretching of the skin around the mother’s belly.
“Stumbling on Happiness”
Posted in Book Review, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Lori and Reba love spending time together — as twins joined at the forehead they don’t have much of a choice. Doctors want them to live happily, and while surgery is risky, many have offered to separate the two permanently. While it is an amazing opportunity, the twins have responded with a resounding no. They see absolutely no reason for the surgery; they are happy with their lives and wouldn’t want to live any other way.
Fit Facts
Posted in Fit Facts, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Alli: Friend or Foe?
Posted in Eat Smart, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For Jane*, a Syracuse University junior, the seemingly simple choice of what to eat for lunch can be the most taxing decision of her day. While the cafeteria hotline offers a variety of options including such staples like pizza, hamburgers, and fries, Jane avoids these popular selec tions and settles for her usual tuna sandwich. Since diets and dining halls don’t have the friendliest relationship, choosing meals is a bit of a challenge for her. And although cheating with greasy foods sounds tempting, it is out of the question for Jane because she is taking the diet pill alli. Consequently, she would feel more than guilty about indulging in deep-fried delights — she would feel sick.
Hot House
Posted in Feel Great, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Despite the fact that Buddhists have been practicing meditation for centuries, American celebrities popularized the ancient breathing technique. Yoga, followed by Pilates, became the modern marvel for those in want of toned muscles, lean limbs, and a calm state of mind. Now the newest trend to inspire those in search of a healthy mind, body, and soul requires a bit less relaxing and a lot more sweating.
Young at Heart
Posted in Get Well, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Stay active and eat healthy. Those are “doctor’s orders” for Syracuse University senior John Davis, who was born with a heart murmur, a slight irregularity in blood flow to the heart. Davis says he knows his limits when it comes to his health. “When I was young, my doctor told me not to inhale anything but air,” Davis says.
Happy Feet
Posted in Features, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Dance is a form of expression. It is fun to do on a Saturday night or just entertaining to watch others attempt new moves. What you might not consider are the health benefits that come along with learning and practicing this art, no matter what the style.
Out of Hand
Posted in Column, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
…I glanced down to see my middle finger was swollen and the skin around my nail was hot with festering pus. Then I remembered that my pulsating finger was the one that the manicurist had accidentally cut during my French manicure two weeks before…
Lentil Light
Posted in Amateur Chef, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Lentils, a member of the legume family, come in a variety of colors. Growers consider green and brown lentils, commonly found in the United States, superior to other varieties because they hold their shape better.
Maximize Metabolism
Posted in How To, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Not many people seem to understand what metabolism means. Simply put, metabolic rate is the amount of energy your body uses in a certain amount of time. David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of “Men’s Health” magazine, breaks metabolism down into three categories in his book, “The Abs Diet.”
Stomach, Interrupted
Posted in Features, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As a young girl, junior Angela Cave hated the idea of having a pony at her birthday. She loved cows. Plush, miniature versions of the animal monopolized her bedroom, and today they take up the majority of space in her dorm room. A battery-operated cow that flies in circles even hangs from her bedroom ceiling. Packed with Cow Parade collectibles and all else imaginable that resembles this black-and-white-spotted animal, her shelves hold the irony exhibited in her daily life. Cave is lactose intolerant.
Editor’s Letter
Posted in Editor's Letter, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Comments Off
It is weird to think that I won’t be there to see this issue fly of the newsstands around campus. Having graduated in December, this is officially the last issue I got to work on “What the Health.” After writing and editing for three other issues, I demanded the staff dig deeper for article ideas [...]
“I Suffer From… IBS”
Posted in Personal Story, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For the next few weeks I avoided problematic foods, which was almost everything, and took the anti-spasmodic pill when I experienced unexpected pain. I tried to keep a positive outlook, but I was simply ignoring the pain by putting chemicals in my body. Eventually, my frustration got the best of me, and my mother and I marched back into the doctor’s office demanding more constructive guidance. I talked to a new doctor in the same office and told her my story. She took the notes, looked up, and asked me, “What do you know about IBS?”
Take a Hike
Posted in Feel Great, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The peaks of Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest free-standing equatorial mountain, puff with boiling sulfurous smoke despite its year-round frozen snow-covered peaks. Daring hikers climb the mystical folklore-filled peaks through its drastic climate variations ranging from densely vegetated tropical forests with frequent torrential rainfall to sandy alpine deserts. Reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is an emotionally exploding feeling that Sharon Foster, vice chair of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Worcester Chapter, describes as “exhausting but spectacular.” After four and a half days of pouring rain and heavy snow, Foster and fellow adventure-seekers reached its peak in time to celebrate New Years Day 2007.
Caution When Hot
Posted in Eat Smart, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A trip to Wegmans ends with a cart full of goodies, but notice how everything is packaged. The bread loaf stays fresh in a plastic bag, a frozen dinner remains sealed in a plastic tray, and yogurt comes in plastic cups. Plastic is everywhere. It is the easiest and most common way to store food, but it might not be the safest.
Egg Hunt
Posted in Features, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Your friends chatter about their plans for spring break, your parents hound you about getting a job, and you try to figure out how you will be able to pay off your ever-amounting college loans after graduation. Suddenly, you see it — your ticket out of debt. An advertisement in the Daily Orange offers $5,000 for simply donating an egg. Help a family and earn the money you need. This route, with the right procedural knowledge, might be the right choice. However, if you are not up for daily doc tor check-ups and possible health risks, you might want to rethink your decision.
The Unwanted Urge
Posted in Get Well, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Because Syracuse University freshman Marissa Tarallo was only a day shy from her 18th birthday, she still needed her mother’s signature to find out her lab results. Tarallo suspected that the pain she experienced while urinating was the result of a urinary tract infection, and its heavy correlation with sex made it difficult to tell her mother. Her symptoms persisted for three weeks before she recognized that it was a problem and before she could build up her courage to face her mother.
Under Attack
Posted in Get Well, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Tanya Elm was out of options. Nothing — not Tylenol, Mucinex, or any other allergy-relieving medications helped. Though she had experienced allergy symptoms for months, the Syracuse University junior decided to get a blood test this past summer to find out why her coughing and congestion could not be cured. “It’s so frustrating when I’m coughing at night, because I’m so tired and I just want to sleep, and I can’t,” Elm says. “I don’t mind having the sniffles every once in a while. It’s just when it affects my sleeping that it becomes annoying.”
Hand Delivered
Posted in Features, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Picture this — you’re sitting in a plush leather recliner, in front of you a wall-mounted flat-screen television and the DVD player connected to it fully loaded with X-rated films. On a coffee table next to you rests a stack of the most recent issues of the glossiest, most richly colored pornographic magazines and at your fingertips, that seven inches of power — the remote control. You lock the door and you are “the master of your domain,” unwinding after a hard day of classes and work. Or — you are a sperm donor.
Doomed Typecasting
Posted in Feel Great, The Spring 2008 issue on March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Mike Eassa likes blondes. He’s not sure why. The junior normally doesn’t have any specific preferences, and he’s certainly not opposed to dating other girls, but when it comes down to it he always finds himself chasing fair-haired women.
