If you find yourself chugging diet soda to get through the day, you might want to listen up. Diet soda, while it has zero calories and zero sugar, is zero percent beneficial to your health. 1. More diet soda leads… read more
Meredith Sheldon
Burning Up: The Truth About Heartburn
Feeling the burn? If a wave of pain is rushing through your chest, it might not be coming from your heart. Those aches that feel like chest pain could actually be coming from somewhere else. It's time you learned the… read more
6 Tips for Aspiring Runners to Build Mental and Physical Endurance
Lace up your sneakers and plug in your headphones, because it is time to build your mental and physical endurance. While running may seem to be a monotonous form of exercise, there are ways to make the sport more enjoyable… read more
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Say No to Your Morning Coffee
We often hear we should say no to our morning coffee. Coffee is a hot (and cold!) commodity on the market with lines pouring out of local coffee shops attest to the fact that America truly runs on coffee. If… read more
10 Fitness Trends to Keep You Moving This Season
Spring into action this season to reach or maintain some of your fitness goals. Follow these 10 fitness trends to keep your heart pumping and feet moving. Fitness trackers Fitbit, Apple Watch, mobile apps, Polar bands ... you know the… read more
Put Your Stress to the Test
Everyone gets stressed. What better way to alleviate your stress symptoms than by taking a fun quiz? Try these quizzes below to learn more about your own stress and ways to manage it. Is there too much stress in your… read more
Relaxing with Reflexology
What if your back pain or scorching headache could be relieved with the push of button? Well, it can, but instead of a button, it is a spot on your body. These spots, known as reflex points, correspond to specific… read more
6 Reasons Why Stress is Bad for Your Health
Sweat drips down your face, your heart pumps fast and your hands nervously twitch. You’re stressed. We’ve all been there, and it is important to know how stress can negatively impact your health. Here are six reasons why stress is… read more
Dealing with Distance: How to Manage a Long-Distance Relationship
Most nights, Deana Sarshory falls asleep after catching up with her boyfriend. But, he is not physically there. He is behind the computer screen FaceTiming from his home in Virginia. Sarshory and her boyfriend, Sina Jahanshahi, have been dating for… read more
5 Recipes for a Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day
A box of chocolates? Heart-shaped donuts? Pink frosted cupcakes? Valentine’s Day foods are loaded with love — and with saturated fats and calories. Give your loved ones a sweet treat this holiday that will guarantee a heart-healthy Valentine's Day! Dark-Chocolate… read more
