Columns

Tales from the Nerd Side: Comic-Con, is it still worth it?

May 1, 2012

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.

The Heart Beat: What aerobic activity can do for you

April 18, 2012

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.

The Heart Beat: Why you shouldn’t skip breakfast

April 4, 2012

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.

The Heart Beat: The impact of stress

March 12, 2012

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.

The Heart Beat: Healthy weight loss

February 28, 2012

With summer right around the corner, losing weight to perfect your ‘beach body’ is perhaps a top priority. Sadly, too many people are unaware of healthy ways to lose weight and can inadvertently cause more harm than good.

The Heart Beat: Natural alternatives to exercise

February 14, 2012

As college students, ‘free time’ isn’t a very familiar concept. Finding enough time to get to the gym and actually have a worthwhile workout might seem impossible. Utilizing some of the following alternatives will help you burn some extra calories, regardless of whether or not you are a gym-rat.