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An old version of Forerunner tracks distance, pace and time during exercise. (Source: Brighterorange / Wikimedia Commons)

Taking advantage of technology to stay in shape

Darryl Denby March 21, 2017

Being active and getting in shape takes work, but thanks to advancing technology, the work doesn't have to be done solo.The Garmin Forerunner watch is specifically designed to help people track their runs...

Kami May-Tolentino rushes a training dummy patient into one of the doctor's offices found in the Marriott Health Science Building's newly renovated Simulation Center as part of a demonstration of the training the facility provides to students. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Simulation Center overhaul heralds medical care of the future

Emilee Atkinson November 13, 2016

Weber State University’s Annie Taylor Dee Simulation Center was packed with excited students and staff who had the chance to explore the newly-renovated area on Nov. 10. The open house was held...

Russel Goodman, left, and Timothy Dunn, right, talk with guests about the dangers of testicular cancer and ways to give self-exams at the Testicular Cancer Awarenss Foundation booth on Novermber 4. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

A touching solution to testicular cancer

Ashton Corsetti November 6, 2016

Testicular cancer is most common among men ages 15–35, and more men with testicular cancer than women with breast cancer die from the disease, according to the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation.The...

Nike+Run Club is an app designed to help people meet their fitness goals and track their health progress. (Screenshot by Leah Higginbotham) Photo credit: Leah Higginbotham

What’s Appening: Nike+RunClub bringing fitness to your phone

Leah Higginbotham October 13, 2016

Welcome to What's Appening, your weekly source for the latest and greatest in mobile apps. Whether you're training for a marathon, trying to avoid the dreaded freshman fifteen or wanting to log your treks...

Life jackets and being in good physical can be critical to survival in the water. (Doug Manifold / The Signpost)

Water safety and the reality of drowning

Doug Manifold June 27, 2016
Cold water is a killer.
Graphic by Maddy VanOrman Photo credit: Maddy Van Orman

Skin cells turned into cancer hunters

Kellie Plumhof March 2, 2016

The world of medical science broke into new territory this week as researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Lineberger Comprehensive Care Center turned skin cells into...

Many companies are promoting health and wellness within the workplace. (Source: Tribune News Service) Photo credit: MCT

Healthy employees become a corporate priority

Delaney Woodfield February 21, 2016

A company in Ogden has made it their mission to focus on promoting health and happiness regarding their employees. The company, Global Health Industries, has recently implemented initiatives to focus...

People drinking at bars should be aware of "club drugs" that can be slipped into their drinks when they aren't looking.

Science Weekly: Keeping up with club drugs

Kellie Plumhof December 19, 2015

The scientific and law enforcement communities have developed many methods throughout the years to detect drugs. Many officers carry small presumptive drug tests with them and can perform these tests...

Smoking signage on campus

Smoking signage on campus

Allen Glines December 18, 2015

Weber State University's department of facilities management states that WSU policies forbid smoking inside every building and anywhere other than designated outdoor areas. WSU campus is equipped...

Take breaks to avoid burning out

Take breaks to avoid burning out

Allen Glines December 18, 2015

There comes a time when students need a break from the pressures that come with their studies. This mostly affects students who decide to attend classes during the summer. It’s also the primary reason...

Old man winter may bring the blues

Old man winter may bring the blues

Michael Bunderson December 17, 2015

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that affects people each year around the same time. The most common time those affected will feel this is during the fall and winter seasons;...

Esther Houston works on coding during CoderGirl, a meetup sponsored by LaunchCode, for women who are interested in programming on November 19, 2014, in St. Louis. (Cristina Fletes-Boutte/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS)

Computer literacy, going beyond the basics

Tanoya Poulsen December 17, 2015

Computers are used every day for just about every task imaginable, including work, school and recreation. In fact, most people carry one around their pocket. However, as ubiquitous as they are,...

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