Health and Wellness
In a recent study, Researchers at the University of Oxford and University College London found that baby boomers have worse health conditions than previous generations at their age, yet they are living longer. They are calling this a “generational health drift.” This data is made up of people 50 years...
On Tuesday an American Cancer Society report published a report with updated statistics on breast cancer numbers in the United States. The report states that one in 50 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer before they turn 50. This is based on research done at the National Cancer Institute calculations....
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new at-home flu vaccine. The product called FluMist now becomes the first-ever flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home. Adults can also give the vaccine to their children instead of taking them to a doctor’s office or pharmacy. “Instead of taking...
A new report put out by the American Association for Cancer Research proves that there are links between alcohol consumption and the development of cancer. The report says that around 40 percent of all cancer cases are associated with modifiable risk factors, and alcohol is one of them. It does...
Yesterday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. UConn’s 38th Student Health and Wellness Fair took place on Fairfield Way at their campus. Students involved in the fair at the university thought that this was the perfect opportunity to check in and help other students as things started to pick up...
It can seem impossible to find moments of calm in the fast-paced world of today. Nonetheless, the practice of micro-meditations demonstrates that calm may be attained in a matter of minutes, even with the busiest schedules. Micro-meditations are a useful method of practicing mindfulness that doesn’t require long sessions or...
Wearable technology is a modern reality that is transforming how we approach personal health and wellness; it is no longer just a futuristic idea. These gadgets, which range from fitness trackers to smartwatches, are more than just step counters and heart rate monitors. These days, they are effective instruments for...
Persistent stress is a developing epidemic that discreetly affects our youth in today’s fast-paced environment. Persistent stress is frequently disregarded, in contrast to the more obvious problems with physical health, even though it has a significant negative influence on young people’s mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. Recognizing and resolving...
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a major international warning against Monkeypox on Wednesday, calling the disease a global health emergency. The announcement comes after the Africa Centers for Diseases Control made a similar declaration earlier this week. According to WHO, Monkeypox (Mpox) was discovered by scientists in the late...
While they might claim that they are “fighting diet culture”, it feels like internet dieticians, whether making a YouTube short or a twenty-minute-long video, only add to the problem. Let me be clear: I have nothing against dieticians, they can help people reach their goals, overcome problems surrounding food, or...
“What I Eat in a Day” (WIEIAD) videos have taken over the internet since 2020. Whether it’s a specific diet, “intuitive eating”, or a normal day, if you can name it there’s probably a WIEIAD for it. These videos are highly addicting, we watch one and can’t stop, and comparing...
Reformer Pilates is quickly becoming one of the more popular exercise routines in the country. Rather than being done on a mat like in traditional pilates, reformer pilates is done on a reformer machine. The machine has several cords, and you place your feet and/or hands into these cords. The...
