By Emily Murray Despite  previous research claiming  that sleeping with another person in bed can actually prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep, a reporter from the Wall Street Journal has rounded up several other pieces of research that may actually prove the contrary. It’s been shown time after time that people involved in … Continue reading Sharing a Bed With Your Partner is Good for Your Health →

By Emily Murray They say you should never judge anyone if you don’t know what it’s like to be in their shoes. Well one fitness trainer’s desire to relate more closely to the feelings of his clients led him to realize that the only way to know what they were experiencing was to turn his … Continue reading Personal Trainer Reports the Effects of Weight Gain and Loss First-Hand →

By Emily Murray New research has shed some surprising light on a formerly unknown side effect of common painkillers. It seems that certain medications in the NSAID category, like aspirin and ibuprofen, for example, are actually responsible for lowering the risk of certain types of skin cancer. Medical records from the past 20 years were … Continue reading New Study Finds NSAIDs May Reduce Skin Cancer Risk →

By Emily Murray While it is rare to meet anyone who particularly enjoys a long commute, more than simply boredom and frustration are at risk. According to a new study, these extended commute times may actually take a toll on overall health. This new information was released as part of the American Journal of Preventative Medicine this month. Essentially … Continue reading Long Commute May Impact Health Negatively According to New Study →

By Emily Murray New information released by researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has shown that perhaps moderate weight loss can help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. As mentioned in an ABC News article on the study, there has long been a suspected correlation between obesity and breast cancer risk in … Continue reading Study Shows Weight Loss May Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer →

By Emily Murray For those who love their morning eye-opening cup of coffee (or 3 or 4), new health news will come as a welcome surprise. Those who drink an average of 4 to 5 cups of coffee daily have a decreased risk of death. It seems every few months or so, a new study … Continue reading Health Benefits of Coffee Once Again Make Headlines →

By Emily Murray College students, their parents and certainly their universities won’t necessarily be happy about the new mental health guidelines. Think back to your college days – are they much different than your daily life now? Most would say a resounding ‘yes.’ College is often thought of as the time of increased knowledge and…well, … Continue reading New Guidelines Deem Possible 40% of College Students Alcoholics →

By Emily Murray Gone are the days that we can claim ignorance when it comes to the harmful effects of smoking cigarettes.  While we once saw ads like this one which claims that more doctors smoke Camels than any others, it is now a matter of common knowledge that smoking isn’t just bad for us…it can … Continue reading Exposing Children to Cigarettes – Despite the Risks, it Still Happens… Alot →

By Emily Murray It’s  nothing new to hear that Americans are suffering from obesity at an ever-increasing rate. However, perhaps when you put a more tangible number to that type of statement, the impact takes on a whole new meaning. The latest projections now forecast that42% of Americans will be obese in 2030. If that … Continue reading New Obesity Projection – 42% of the Population by 2030 →