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Tag Archives: health
Mythbusters: WTH Edition
You’re always hearing about what to eat and what not to eat. But sometimes, some of the foods that may seem bad might actually be good for you. Here are … Continue reading
Furreal: Why Having a Pet is Good for You
Time to find your furry friends — studies have shown that pets cause all sorts of benefits for their owners! Researchers have found that human-animal interactions cause pet-owners to be … Continue reading
Cheers and Jeers
Cheers to… Oven-baked butternut squash fries, a snack that’s only 80 calories. The quick recipe includes canola oil, which is good for your skin and hair, and garlic, which can … Continue reading
Relieve Your Stress with 3 Basic Yoga Moves
We all have a purpose for working out, but many tend to forget the mental benefits that exercise can also provide us with. With only a few simple moves, Yoga … Continue reading
Glycerin in Hand Cream: Good or Bad?
At the peak of the winter season in Syracuse, along with the large amounts of snow comes dry skin, especially on our hands, which experience biting winds and excessive hand-washing. … Continue reading
Fit in Your Flax
Life is crazy, no doubt about that. Life as a college student can be even a bit crazier. To do lists seem to be never ending, especially around the end … Continue reading
Tips for a More Restful Night
We’ve all spent the night tossing and turning. Some of us turn to music, TV, or Facebook in the hopes of falling asleep, but this might actually be the problem. … Continue reading
How to Boost Your Immune System
It’s that time of year again, when our bodies start feeling run down for a variety of reasons – the change in weather, increased levels of stress, and the holidays. … Continue reading
6 Ways to Stop the Sweat
Some of us, myself included, sweat a lot – and not just at the gym where it is socially acceptable. Even mild exercise like walking to class can cause those … Continue reading
The Best (and Worst) Foods for Your Skin
Believe it or not, the food we eat can have a huge effect on how our skin looks. Here are some foods you should eat and others you should avoid: … Continue reading
Healthy Hair Tips
We put our hair through a lot every day. Between straightening it, curling it, dying it and whatever else we do, it’s surprising our hair looks as good as it … Continue reading
Avery’s Healthy Campus Eats: Sakana-Ya
As most of you know, last weekend was parent’s weekend at SU. Upon my request, my family took me to Sakana-Ya, a Japanese restaurant in Armory Square. Sushi is my … Continue reading
Superfood of the Week: Salmon
Photo: life123.com If you’re trying to add new foods to your diet, look into salmon. Salmon’s health benefits are far too many to ignore. The fish is packed with disease … Continue reading
Organically Who? Organically Hip
Cookies. What’s not to love? The browned outside with the soft inside, the warm gooey goodness when you break one apart, the smell that fills the house. Are you drooling … Continue reading
Bites From Bedrock
Photo: Crossfittheclub.com Looking to switch up your diet or workout routine this year? Instead of following the latest craze, get prehistoric and follow in the footsteps of our ancestors. Cavemen … Continue reading
Get in Shape Under the Sheets
Everyone loves sex… for all the wrong reasons. Most are concerned only with the temporary pleasure, but in reality the health benefits of sex extend beyond the walls of the … Continue reading
Nap Time: Not Just for Kids
Photo: 123rf When was the last time you saw a fellow student nod off during class? You see their eyelids start to close. Their head quickly drops down and they … Continue reading
Tanning: Beds vs. Sprays
Sadly, getting a natural tan in Syracuse is not always possible. Instead, many of us turn to forms of artificial tanning like tanning beds or spray tans to keep our … Continue reading
Talking With Syracuse Freshman: Healthier at Home?
As freshmen in college, many of us do not pay much attention to our health; our priorities and concerns generally are with our schoolwork and social lives. Needless to say, … Continue reading
