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Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating

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Photo by Shayla Girardin The holidays are quickly approaching and for most of us this means a host of holiday treats and goodies. After months of hitting the books and finishing off your finals the holidays can be a much needed time of rest and rejuvenation. We deserve it! But the change of schedule, lazy days and holiday treats aren’t always conducive to healthy living. So … [Read more...] about Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating

Student Health Center Offers Free Flu Shots

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Photos by Shawn Jones Nurses and medical assistants from the Student Health Center administered free flu shots to students on Wednesday in the Caf as part of the SHC’s aim to reduce the incidence of flu on campus. The event followed Stick or Treat, a Halloween-themed event in October that gave students the opportunity to get free flu shots, receive goody bags, eat a free … [Read more...] about Student Health Center Offers Free Flu Shots

The Five Most Underrated Foods

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Photo by Monika Haskell These tasty treats aren’t only delicious, but also good for you! The following five foods are more than just scrumptious snacks; they are essential to your health and wellness. These fab five foods are underrated… 1. Salmon Sometimes referred to as the “world’s healthiest food” the benefits of salmon are endless. The high protein content and … [Read more...] about The Five Most Underrated Foods

What the heck is HIIT?

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Photo by Shayla Girardin Short for “High Intensity Interval Training,” HIIT is a new workout method that is taking the fitness world by storm. HIIT is a creative way to burn fat effectively by alternating between high and low intensity interval training. According to bodybuilding.com, HIIT is much more efficient than standard cardio because participants can push their … [Read more...] about What the heck is HIIT?