By Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
If you are an avid beachgoer, it is inevitable that you are going to contract some sort of illness due to environmental and human contamination. World beaches and oceans certainly aren't the cleanest playgrounds on Earth and they expose you to many viruses, parasites,...
By Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
The holiday season has arrived, the time of the year filled with endless obstacles to healthy eating. Whether it's the abundance of Christmas parties to attend or the never-ending baking of pies, cookies and cakes, temptation during the holidays is inevitable.
The...
By Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and occurs when you lose too much bone or your body doesn't produce enough of it.
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), over 44 million Americans have low bone density, or osteoporosis. Furthermore, by 2020,...
Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
Students waking up look forward to a freshly brewed cup of coffee to kick-start their busy days, but the side affects of excess caffeine can serve as the real wake up call.
According to the Harvard School of Public Health, 54 percent of Americans over the age of 18 drink...
By Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
The time to get your flu shot has arrived indeed.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging everyone older than six months to get vaccinated this season. The vaccine is definitely the best protection against the flu, and getting stuck with a needle...
Curtis Bovee
Health Columnist
Hydration is arguably one of the easiest ways to help maintain your physical and mental health.
Inadequate water consumption can impair cognitive function, impairing concentration, alertness, and short-term memory. According to the European Hydration Institute...
By Curtis Bovee
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.
More than 7.5 million deaths are caused by cardiovascular disease each year. Hypertension, which is considered a blood pressure of greater than 140/90 mm Hg, is a major...
Sleep is a topic overlooked and is often compromised to complete unfinished tasks and engage in unnecessary activities. A survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that one-third of adults in the United States report getting inadequate amounts of sleep.
Comic-Con has been a San Diego tradition for quite some time now. San Diegans and comic fans from around the world gather for this exciting event every year. Though Comic-Con can be heaven for some, it also has its share of criticisms.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. Furthermore, one in four deaths in the United States are due to heart disease.
In the United States, breakfast is often overlooked as a result of the hectic lifestyles that many of us have fallen into. Unfortunately, skipping breakfast has proven to be detrimental to one’s health. Getting a healthy start in the morning by eating a nutritious breakfast will allow your body to reap major benefits.
In America, stress is incredibly common and, should you give it the opportunity, can consume your life. The physical and mental repercussions resulting from stress aren’t worth it.
