“Healthy” Habits Can Go Too Far
Diet and exercise. Doctors, nutritionists, and health experts have been telling us that these two things are central to a healthy lifestyle. And, in general, this is true – healthy eating and physical [...]
Is Being Courteous Bad For You?
Many experts agree that having a positive attitude can help you lead a healthy life. According to a recent study spearheaded by a Michigan State University professor, however, faking [...]
New Website Offers Students, Lansing Locals Opportunities to Get in Shape
If you're a soon-to-be Michigan State student, you might have heard of the dreaded "freshman fifteen" weight gain. Similarly, if you're a continuing student at MSU or elsewhere, you might [...]
It Doesn’t Always Pay to Be a “Good Patient”
For many people, doctors are the ultimate authority figures, since they obviously have considerably more medical knowledge than the average person. This is particularly true for older patients, who [...]
The Real Cost of Cheap Food
When you buy a $10,000 home but have to pay $150,000 to make it liveable, you stop thinking you nailed a royal bargain. Instead, you just bought [...]
Protect Yourself From Your Doctor’s Mistakes: Part 1
For many women, the good old days of simply putting yourself in the caring hands of your doctor are over. Today’s clinics and hospitals are overwhelmed with many patients and lots [...]
Exercise Guidelines for Everyone
Regular physical activity helps improve your overall health and fitness, and reduces your risk for many chronic diseases. Fitting regular exercise into your daily schedule may seem difficult at first, [...]
Ten Easy Steps to Improve Your Health Without Dieting or Going to the Gym
Does it ever seem like too much of a hassle to improve your health? Sure, going to the gym or drastically improving your diet might help, but they are hardly [...]
