Art by Kris HarperMost who grew up in the United States were taught that dairy products are healthy for us. We're taught that cow's milk does the body good because it has nutrients like calcium and vitamin D. The USDA's MyPlate (the newer version of their Food Guide Pyramid) even recommends three cups of dairy per day for everyone over age 9. But what if we are being … [Read more...] about Dairy Proves to Be Scary
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TV Isn’t the Enemy
Art by Kris HarperHow many times have you heard the phrase "TV rots your brain?" Your mom probably yelled it at you at least once during your childhood, maybe when you were on your sixth episode of SpongeBob and she was really growing tired of that laugh. It's a position that a lot of people take, despite the fact that if your brain is rotting, you have more serious problems … [Read more...] about TV Isn’t the Enemy
TV Isn’t the Enemy
Art by Kris HarperHow many times have you heard the phrase "TV rots your brain?" Your mom probably yelled it at you at least once during your childhood, maybe when you were on your sixth episode of SpongeBob and she was really growing tired of that laugh. It's a position that a lot of people take, despite the fact that if your brain is rotting, you have more serious problems … [Read more...] about TV Isn’t the Enemy
In Defense of a Leisurely Pace
Art by Peau PorotesanoMy sister is the slowest eater I know. She has a knack for taking a simple meal and turning it into a 45-minute-plus dining experience. For most of my life, I teased my sister for taking so long to finish eating. Yet I've recently begun wondering, "Why is it such an issue to take one's time at an activity?" Being slow at anything, not just eating, is … [Read more...] about In Defense of a Leisurely Pace
Alumni-Run Bodybuilding Website Helps Next Generation Stay Healthy
Photo Courtesy of smithbodybuilding.comAlumnus Sean Smith ('15) and BS/MBA student Catherine Kern published the Smith Bodybuilding website in early January. The website offers free recipes, nutrition tutorials and workout routines to build specific muscles. Students looking to fulfill certain fitness goals, such as losing a specific amount of weight, can contact Smith and Kern … [Read more...] about Alumni-Run Bodybuilding Website Helps Next Generation Stay Healthy
