The pursuit of happiness is as American as apple pie and Chevrolet. But is it good for you? In the study “Too Much of a Good Thing: The Challenges and Opportunity of the Inverted U,” Professor Adam M. Grant of the University of Pennsylvania and Professor Barry Schwartz of Swarthmore College examine the effects of…
FOR YOUR HEALTH: Diet drinks increase waist and appetite
Anyone who’s made a pit stop at McDonald’s has heard it before: “I’ll take two Big Macs, a large fry, a 10-piece chicken nugget, oh, and a diet Coke. I’m trying to watch my weight.” This acceptance of the diet drink as the be-all-end-all solution to weight loss couldn’t be further from the truth. In…
FOR YOUR HEALTH: Surviving HRC rookies
A fresh wave of reinforcements has entered the war on all body parts pudgy, portly and plump. To the dismay of many Health and Recreation Complex regulars, New Year’s intentions disrupt typical workout schedules. So what can year-round health nuts do to cope with these gym greenhorns? For those of you who can’t wait until…
For your health: Keeping your New Year’s resolutions
The freshness of a new year is in the air, and with it come endless possibilities for 2013. Exercising more, eating right, studying harder and staying focused often become center-stage resolutions as the New Year unfolds. Why then do so many resolutions fail? The issue is not the resolve of those trying to improve their…
For your health: Healthy holiday habits
The holidays are a great time to catch up with family and recharge, but they also present an opportunity to add an unwanted gobble to your gullet. In light of the festivities on the horizon, I met with university dietician Brooke Pearson to discuss strategies students can use to stay healthy while enjoying the holidays.…
For your health: Many exercises available for non-gym rats
Not all exercises are created equal. Fitness fanatics and gym gurus throw countless routines into media circulation every day, making simple, fun workouts rarer than the Butler Camel. Fortunately, fun fitness alternatives to pumping iron or hitting the treadmill do exist. Below are four physical activities that exercise amateurs and experts alike will enjoy. YOGA…