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Hitting the Slopes this Winter Growing up in New England, some of the best memories of my childhood are the ones where I would spend Friday nights skiing with my family. Staying up late to ski and having hot chocolate on the way home was something that I always looked forward to every winter. As I got older though, schedules got busier and time just seemed to fly by. I often miss the days of skiing when I was younger, as it was a great way to do something fun and stay active. Now that the... Read More
Keeping Your Bones Healthy and Strong! Something that is easy to forget about, but is essential to remember for improved long-term health and wellbeing is bone health. Today, I am going to discuss the importance of maintaining bone health for Osteoporosis prevention! As a senior Nutrition major, this is something that is a common topic for discussion in most of my classes, but is a health-related topic that is often overlooked until it is too late. Osteoporosis occurs when your bones have a... Read More
Questioning the Culture of the Hustle Whether you are in college, are working a full time job, part time job, are a full time caretaker, or are something in between; finding the work:life balance is something that you may struggle with or have struggled with in the past. Since the start of the pandemic in March, finding this balance has not become any easier. The places that we work, live, and play have all become one and it is now probably difficult to draw the lines between the three when it... Read More
Dark Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies Check out our most recent cooking video! Recently, interns Layla and Sarah made Dark Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies. These are a great treat for the upcoming holiday season. This recipe is also lower in sugar, fat, and calories compared to regular cookie recipes. They are full of fiber and antioxidants to keep your immune system strong and you gut happy! Even though you may not be able to bring these to your usual holiday parties, you can... Read More
How to Dress for the Weather Living in New England, cold weather and harsh conditions is nothing unfamiliar. It comes and goes year after year. On top of the pandemic, cold weather is going to make it even harder to get out of the house for some fresh air this year. But dressing for the weather is key to staying warm and enjoying our time outside. Whether you run, hike, or just like to take a daily stroll, check out these tips below to dress for the weather! Layers! Layers are key to... Read More
Things to Eat Before and After Exercise Eating before and after engaging in any types of exercise is just as important and beneficial for your body as doing the actual physical activity. But eating certain things before and after a workout can leave you feeling tired and queasy. Whether you are training for an upcoming competition or exercise for general health and wellbeing, check out the information below to learn more about properly fueling your body and your workout! Before you exercise:... Read More
How Safe is it? As the major holiday seasons are among us and COVID-19 outbreaks run rampant through communities across the country; many people find themselves rethinking their travel plans for the upcoming holidays. Rightfully so, I mean, we are hearing from the health experts that we shouldn’t be traveling, yet the major airlines are touting their hospital-grade air filtration systems and robust cleaning policies. So who should we listen to? And how safe is it to travel on airplanes? To... Read More
What Machine is Best? Some people have made the decision to reopen their gym memberships, or even start new gym memberships as they prefer these environments over their at-home workout spaces. But others may not be as fortunate enough to live in an area near a gym, or may have just had their favorite spot temporarily shut-down due to stricter COVID-19 guidelines. If you find yourself in this situation and are looking to start building your at-home gym, here is a resource guide to learn more... Read More
What is the difference? Anorexia nervosa has recently been revealed to be the mental illness with the highest rate of mortality. Yet, it seems like we don’t see any of this being covered in the media. Anorexia nervosa is one of three types of eating disorders. All eating disorders have a specific and diagnosable definition; in general, eating disorder is defined in the DSM-5 as “any range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits”. The DSM-5 is put out by... Read More
Shifting Your Mindset to Embrace Change Although it has seemed like we have woken up to a new world every single day since March, there is no denying that the upcoming holiday season is going to be difficult for a lot of people. Almost all of us have experienced some form of loss at some point in the past 8 months. Some have been more fortunate than others, but this doesn’t make light of the different degrees of pain that people have been experiencing. On top of the pandemic, and the... Read More
