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What speaks to you? Knowledge and healing

April 14, 2015

This essay by Zachary Peterson, a senior at Fremont High School, won third place in the first COMMfest High School Essay Contest. In recent years, I have found myself relishing in the fact that there...

Wildcats make mindful food choices

April 9, 2015

For many students at Weber State University, eating nutritious food and living a healthy lifestyle is a top priority. Eating on campus in the cafeteria or with the Dining Services program is one of...

Students in Motion helps WSU learn to love health

March 15, 2015

On May 16 approximately six Weber State University students will participate in the Ogden Half Marathon. These students belong to an organization called Students in Motion, and they have been in motion...

Ciencia semanal: Comer cacahuates benéfico para la salud

March 5, 2015

Un puñado de cacahuetes al día puede mantener alejado al médico, de acuerdo a los investigadores de la Universidad de Vanderbilt y el Instituto de Cáncer de Shanghai. Los investigadores examinaron...

Health Fair brings students to the heart of healthier lifestyles

March 3, 2015

Gathering in the heart of the Union Building Tuesday, students learned about a variety of health topics at the Weber State Health Fair. With bowls of candy, interactive games, informative pamphlets and...

Ciencia Semanal: Un ingrediente en refrescos contiene riesgo de cancer

February 26, 2015

El color caramelo en las bebidas carbonatadas es un ingrediente común en las bebidas de cola y otros refrescos oscuros. Investigadores de salud pública han analizado el consumo de refrescos para distinguir...

Wellness Center to host health insurance fair

January 22, 2015

Health insurance is not a topic college students are dying to discuss. The truth is, most college students don't give health insurance the time of day because it's never on their minds. When it is,...

Going back to basics

January 20, 2015

I began struggling with my weight in my youth, tormenting myself for years feeling "fat." I just wasn't happy with my looks. After many unsuccessful diet regiments I was unable to keep up with, I decided...

5 tips on taking naps that will leave you refreshed

November 11, 2014

Imagine it is early afternoon and you've just walked out of your last class. You've got a busy schedule for the rest of the afternoon and just enough free time to finish your homework. You're feeling...

Common misconceptions about Ebola

October 18, 2014

From reports saying that we are on the verge of an Ebola outbreak, to rumors of how the disease is actually spread and articles claiming that those who have died from Ebola are now rising up from...

Medical theories: A method to the madness

September 28, 2014

All great discoveries have one thing in common: they all started as theories. Doctors and scientists all over the world are constantly putting their time, resources and efforts into coming up with and...

Dissecting depression

September 25, 2014

Too often phrases such as, "I'm so depressed today," and "Man, this is too depressing" are thrown around thoughtlessly. It has become common for people to use the words "sadness" and "depression"...

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