Tonight I ran across this editorial in the Huffington Post: “The Ones We’ve Lost: The Student Loan Debt Suicides.” Reading this broke my heart. I had no idea that this was a problem plaguing post-grads, and it scares me to think that this could become more common in the future. I certainly have more than [ Read More ]
Illness
Categories: College Relationships, Family, Friends, Health, Illness, Life in College, Love
Think music is making you feel better? Think again! A new study shows that music can actually cause depression!
Finding it hard to get a good night’s rest between classes, exams, work, internships and having a social life? Find out what science has to say about it and how these four easy tips and get you to not only fall asleep and stay asleep, but will help you to actually feel tired and look forward to jumping into bed each night.
Categories: Everything, Fitness, Health, Illness, Life in College, Roommates, School
No feeling so well? Got a pouring headache or a sore throat? Before you reach for the aspirin, think about trying some natural remedies to heal your ailment. Before tossing chemicals in your body, consider some of the natural remedies you can find at your local grocery store and start the healing process.
Categories: Everything, Food, Health, Illness, Life in College, Series, What To Do When
Heading off to spring break means you’re going somewhere with a lot of sun and you may be indulging in some unsafe tanning practices. Find out the pros and cons of being out in the sun or tanning in the salon and why you may want to slather up the SPF instead of the baby oil this spring break!
Categories: Everything, Health, Illness, Life in College
Are you constantly stressed out in college? Do you need to find ways to not only de-stress, but find downtime for yourself? Check out the top 10 ways to let loose in college from our friends at The Campus Socialite and try them out for yourself!
Categories: Everything, Featured, Health, Illness, Life in College
Do you find yourself logging into Facebook any idle moment you have? Has it gone beyond your “cure for boredom?” A lot of college students can’t live without Facebook, but how much is TOO much? If you are struggling with a “Facebook addiction”, check out 5 easy ways to curb your Facebook usage so you can get back to having a more productive, fulfilling life!
Categories: Everything, Health, HOT Topics, Illness, Life in College, News, School
Do you find yourself spending an unhealthy amount of time on Facebook or social networking sites? Is your digital life becoming more important than your reality? Whether scientists and health professionals agree or not, Facebook CAN be addicting! Ask yourself 4 questions to find out how addicted you are to Facebook and how you may go about changing your addiction.
Categories: Everything, Health, HOT Topics, Illness, Life in College, News
Do you go through an existential crisis around 4 a.m., twice a week? If you feel yourself losing it every week or even just once in a while, take a step back and regain control of your thoughts, emotions and your life. Read up on how to relax and get past your college demons one step at a time.
Categories: Everything, Health, Illness, Life in College
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