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4 Creative Ways to Get Your Veggies
By: Lindsay Filicicchia
Often vegetables have a stigma attached to them as being tasteless and unpleasant to eat. Also, it can seem like a salad is the only way to get your greens for the day. However, there are plenty of creative recipes that incorporate vegetables to provide the nutrients you need while still tasting delicious. The first two include kale, one of the most nutrient rich greens, loaded with Vitamin K, Vitamin C, calcium and 5g of fiber. Its antioxidant content provides some protection against cancer and its fiber content aids in lowering cholesterol. These reci
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Susan G. Komen Defunds, then Refunds Annual Support for Planned Parenthood
By: Ann Steeves
With the rising costs of healthcare, many Americans turn to community health centers for important services at affordable prices. One of the nation’s leading centers for women’s health is Planned Parenthood, with nearly 800 health centers nationwide. Their outreach efforts help communities receive access to breast health education, breast screenings, and mammogram referrals, among other services. Their services reach disadvantaged women in underserved areas, often at whatever price the women can afford. As a result, the organization relies heavily on financial donations.
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The Real Power Behind a Nap
By: Rebecca Lastra
For many years of my life, I have been taught that taking a nap during the day would cause negative effects on my ability to fall asleep later in the evening.
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High Heels: High-Fashion or High-Risk?
By: Lindsay Filicicchia
Let’s face it: a great pair of high heels is stylish and they really do
complete an outfit. However, the reality
is that the foot was not designed to be in permanent arched position while
walking. The effect that high heels have
on the body was examined in a study done by researchers at Read more
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USDA Announces New Guidelines to Improve School Nutrition
By: Ann Steeves
The days of mystery meat sandwiches should soon be over, and replaced by healthier options throughout our nation’s school lunch program. This past Wednesday, January 25, the USDA, in partnership with First Lady Michelle Obama, announced new guidelines for healthier school meal programs. This announcement came in coordination with the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, signed in December 2010 by President Obama.
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Ski Your Way to Fitness
By: Rebecca Lastra
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to work out more and lead a healthier life? Are you bored of doing the same old workout everyday? Well luckily, the UNH Outdoor Adventure Club can help! On February 14th, they will be hosting a Moonlight Cross Country Ski event across Medums Pond. It only costs five dollars and it includes transportation and ski gear.
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“The specialist will see you now”
By: Katrina Heisler
Have you noticed that your doctor has been referring you to a specialist more often then diagnosing and treating you in their office? Well, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine the likelihood that a doctor refers a patient to a specialist has doubled from 1999-2009. This means that the estimated number of visits that resulted in a referral jumped from 40.6 million to 105 million.
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The Brain Break: How to Study Smarter!
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to study better? Or do better in classes? How can you do this? One way is to study smarter! According to an article in the Huffington Post, it is recommended that students take mental breaks approximately every 45 minutes.
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Core No More?
By: Katrina Heisler
Crunches, sit ups, planks; just some of the many abdominal exercises we do daily in an effort to achieve the coveted “six pack”. According to an article in the New York Times, researchers at Indiana State University are questioning if the crunches are really worth it.
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Time is Money
By: Rebecca Lastra
Imagine being able to rake leaves or mowing lawns in exchange for a doctor’s visit. Well in Falmouth, Maine, there are thirty-three patients who do just that. An article published by NPR examines the structure behind True North’s system of “time dollars” and how patients can qualify for the program.
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