physical health

A photo of a hand holding a cup of yogurt, granola and blueberries for an article about healthy eating in college.

3 Tips for Healthy Eating as a Busy College Student

Getting your body the nutrients it needs is important — especially with finals on the near horizon.…

December 21, 2021

A purple float tank for an article about sensory deprivation.

Float Tanks and the Benefits of Sensory Deprivation

Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

Though it may sound intimidating, eliminating your external stimuli can be relaxing and might even reduce your chronic pain.…

November 19, 2021

Illustration of a girl drinking hot water.

It’s Time to Ditch the Ice: The Many Benefits of Drinking Hot Water

Karen Lu, Yale University

While there is a certain stigma attached to consuming this drink warm throughout the Western world, it's not as odd as you might think.…

August 8, 2021

An illustration of a football player in front of a backdrop of Apple laptops representing all sports teams

Stay Engaged in Sports, Even When You Can’t Compete in Person

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

Your season may have been canceled, but that doesn't need to stop you from making strides in both your physical and mental game.…

September 2, 2020

Chloe Ting provides viewers with free, at-home workouts.

Chloe Ting Is Making Fitness Accessible for Everyone

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

Not everyone has the time or money to really pursue fitness. This YouTuber is making it easier for anyone to get into a solid workout routine, all without going to a gym.…

June 25, 2020

health tracking illustration for Madison Feser's article by Amanda Morgan

Listen To Your Body, Not Your Fitbit — How ‘Health Tracking’ Is Hurting You

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Step trackers, calorie counters, weight calculations, BMI scores and other so-called health tracking trends are pushing people away from a healthy mind-body relationship and into a physically and psychologically damaging cult of obsession.…

December 22, 2019

Deifying Humanity — The Detrimental Effects of Idolizing Athletes

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

We might have created a dangerous sports culture that neglects the very human needs and vulnerabilities of athletes.…

December 13, 2019

Why It’s Finally Time to Put an End to Toxic Hustle Culture

Abby Webb, Rice University

The constant grinding to achieve success might inspire motivation in some, but it comes at a personal price.…

November 6, 2019

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