To Your Health
With some questionable health advice being posted by your friends on Facebook, politicians arguing about the state of the American healthcare system and a new medical study being summarized in just a sentence or two on TV---that seems to contradict the study you heard summarized yesterday---it can be overwhelming to navigate the ever changing landscape of health news.
Every Thursday, Brooke Hildebrand Clubbs provides health information you can trust. With trustworthy sources, she explores the fact and fiction surrounding various medical conditions and treatments, makes you aware of upcoming screenings, gives you prevention strategies and more…all to your health.
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Have you eaten today? Many college students may have to ponder the answer to that question. Based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, “food” is at the base level of that pyramid, as it is a physiological need. When this need is not met, it can cause a plethora of problems mentally, physically, and academically. -
Student wellbeing is foundational to academic success. A 2021 study found positive associations between college students’ self-reported GPA and breakfast consumption, physical activity, and strength training. -
A 2022 study in the journal Sports Medicine found if people went for a short walk after eating, their blood sugar levels rose and fell more gradually, and their insulin levels were more stable. -
Johns Hopkins Medicine reports, “Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory.” -
Cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) cause result in 6,100 deaths a year in America. -
While we love all the chocolate bunnies, jellybeans, and Cadbury eggs available this time of year, common Easter decorations, treats, and toys can be dangerous for our cats and dogs. -
Building with blocks. Making toast. Holding a pen. Using a splint. An occupational therapy session can look very different depending on the needs of the person receiving therapy. -
According to the American Institute of Stress, long-term stress can prove to be more than just a mental issue. -
The American Migraine Foundation estimates that at least 39 million Americans live with migraine, but because many people do not get a diagnosis or the treatment they need, the actual number is probably higher. -
Do you flush or throw away unused medication? Or, if you looked through your medicine cabinet right now, would it be like a museum of your and your family’s past illnesses? Any of those options are not ideal. The three main dangers of these types of disposal include: negative environmental impact, poisoning, and opening the door to abuse.
