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Make the Switch to Generic Drugs?
By: Haeley Stewart
Being a college student means pinching every penny you have. Whether that means paying for lunch with change, waiting to go grocery shopping until your cabinets are bare or skipping out on going for drinks with your friends because your wallet is empty, almost every students feels the pressure of having limited money. One way to save on your spending is by buying generic versions of the products you use. You can by generic versions of almost everything, but one generic thing that can save you tons of money is drugs, when you are sick or have a cold.
Read moreTagged In: brand name, choice, control, generic drugs, Haeley Stewart, health costs, Healthy UNH, patient options, prescription drugs, Savings
The Moroccan Cuisine
By: Courtney Eaton
During the first weekend in April, my best friend and I traveled to Morocco! Morocco is located in Northern Africa, just across the Gibraltar Straight from Spain. Since the Islamic invasion of the 7th century AD, Morocco has been a Muslim country so everyone speaks Arabic.
Read moreTagged In: food, Health, Healthy UNH, Morocco, Nutrition
The Cost of Organics
By: Jenna Lindsey Channell
Why should people buy organic? For a start, non-organic fruits and vegetables are covered in dangerous and toxic pesticides. These deadly chemicals have been shown to cause cancer and central nervous system damage. Not only do non-organic fruits and vegetables affect our health, but they also can harm wildlife that live in the area that they are being grown. The pesticides get into our drinking water, harming both us and the animals that drink it.
Read moreTagged In: apples, bell peppers, carrots, celery, Healthy UNH, Jenna Channell, organic, pesticides, strawberries, toxic
Recent Study Ties Physical Activity to Longer Attention Span
By: Ann Steeves
A recent study out of the University of Granada has linked participating in physical activity with longer attention spans. Better cognitive abilities such as time perception were also higher in physically active participants. It has been generally known that physical activity lends itself to better overall health outcomes, but this study clearly illustrates a strong relationship between physical activity and longer attention spans.
Read moreTagged In: ADD, Ann Steeves, attention, Attention Deficit Disorder, cognitive, Healthy UNH, Obesity, physcial activity, physical education classes, recess, time perception
Do you suffer from Cyberchondria?
By: Haeley Stewart
Being college students, we get enough anxiety in the form of schoolwork, midterms, work and money issues, and the last thing we need is any more anxiety to add to the pile. Unfortunately, with the increase in technology in the past decade, a new form of anxiety is emerging known as "cyberchondria." Cyberchondria is the internet version of hypochondria where people go online and self diagnose themselves with having certain diseases and sicknesses and think the worst.
Read moreTagged In: anxiety, Cyberchondria, diseases, Googling, Haeley Stewart, Mental Health, misdiagnoses, research
The British Love Fairtrade Products
By: Courtney Eaton
Fairtrade products are all over the UK. In the States, you may only hear about these products when you are looking for them or in health food stores. They are not mainstream yet, but in the UK, Fairtrade is growing bigger and bigger by the year. This came as a surprise to me because the English do not seem to care about the quality of their food or where it comes from. Evidently, I was quite wrong.
Read moreTagged In: child labor, Courtney Eaton, discrimination, fair price, Fairtrade, Fairtrade Foundation, farming, Healthy, Healthy UNH, London, municipal purchasing, poverty, quality, safe food, safety, sustainable
Benefits of Exercising Outdoors
By: Haeley Stewart
The weather is getting warmer and everyone is starting to spend more time outdoors, so why not take your workout outside as well? There are tons of things you can do outside to get a good workout in such as running, hiking, cycling, walking, playing a sport, swimming and much more. There are many difference between working out inside versus outside. When you workout inside a gym, usually it is climate controlled, convenient and predictable, which is definitely not the case for working out outdoors.
Read moreTagged In: energy, Exercise, exertion, Fitness, Haeley Stewart, Healthy UNH, incline, Mental Health, Outdoors, Physical, terrain, Vitamin D, wind
The Difference Between Good and Bad Fats
By: Jenna Lindsey Channell
People are constantly being told that “Fats are bad”, and many people will spend lots of time and money to completely rid their diet of fat. The truth is, that we need fats. Fat is actually necessary for you to lose weight. It all depends on the source of food you are getting it from!
Read moreTagged In: avocado, bad fats, fat, good cholesterol, good fats, HDL, Healthy UNH, hydrogenation, Jenna Channell, LDL, linoleic acids, Nutrition, oleic acid, Omega-3, omega-6, overeating, saturated fats, trans fats, weight gain
Meditation for Mental Health
By: Kelley Simpson
Do you often find yourself being anxious, stressed, or tense? Have you ever considered trying meditation to help you overcome these feelings? Meditation has been shown to improve mental health, physical well being, and achieve an overall feeling of inner peace. When taking part in meditation you will learn to let go of all thoughts and enter a state of consciousness. This state can bring you the serenity and clarity you have been searching for. This is a great way to clear your mind of crowded thoughts that are leading to your increasing stress levels.
Read moreTagged In: anxiety, cardiovascular, distress, Fatigue, Health, Healthy UNH, Meditation for Mental Health, Mental Health, pain, positive, Sleep, Stress, UNH Health Services
The Benefits of Dietary Supplements
By: Kelley Simpson
Dietary Supplements have become a staple in many Americans diets today. There are hundreds of different dietary supplements available on market shelves and it can be overwhelming trying to decipher which products are both safe and effective. One important thing to note is that the FDA does not monitor the production and safety of supplements—that is the manufacturer’s job. This is why it is extra important to make sure you are purchasing from a reliable source!
Read moreTagged In: chamomile, Coenzyme Q-10, Dietary Supplements, flax seed, Healthy UNH, Kelley Simpson, Omega-3 Fish Oil, St. John’s Wort
