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Women: Tips for a healthy heart

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in America. According to www.GoRedforWomen.com, with one in three women dying each year; it’s deadlier than any form of cancer.

Cold and flu remedies for winter semester

By Cosette Girardot · Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013

It feels like little green fat men are living in your nose, chest and throat. They make it so you’re tired, you hurt all over, you sneeze, and cough every 30 seconds and generally feel miserable. Yes, the germs and viruses attacking your body right now may be that of the common cold or the flu.

‘Made’ coaches have EMU roots

By Marissa Beste · Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Rec/IM played a role in bringing together a local couple who was recently on an episode of MTV’s “Made.”

EMU begins campus fitness competition

By Krystal Elliott · Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013

‘Tis the season for lifestyle changes. Many people on campus have made New Year’s resolutions to live a more healthy life in 2013 and for them, Eastern Michigan University’s Get Fit Challenge could not have come at a better time.

Snow Health offers SAD treatments

By Cosette Girardot · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

As it gets closer and closer to the winter solstice, the amount of darkness that we have to endure is disheartening. As if it’s not enough that those who wake up before 8 a.m. are waking up to complete darkness, and by the time their day is done at 5 p.m., it’s once again pitch black outside. Such a lifestyle can easily make a person feel a little SAD.

Ways to support breast cancer research

By Princess Gabbara · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

Every three minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and every 13 minutes, a woman dies from the disease, according to www.komen.org.

Moderation key in coconut craze

By Erica Mouch · Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012

On a recent grocery store trip, I noticed many different coconut products. Coconut water comes in a variety of flavors including coconut crème, coconut bonbons and coconut oil.

Fitness Files: Dorm room workout ideas

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

With fall weather approaching, doing much of anything outside except bonfires seems less and less likely.

Cholesterol awareness important

By Heather Anderson · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

September is National Cholesterol Education Month and therefore serves as a reminder of the importance of getting your cholesterol checked, taking steps to reduce your levels if elevated and learning diet and lifestyle behaviors that support healthy cholesterol levels.

School year resolutions

By Marla Price · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

School is back in full swing, and so is Eastern Michigan’s Office of Nutrition Services. Don’t wait for the turn of the new year to take charge of your health, get an early start on those nagging nutrition issues and take steps to resolve them now.

Back to school nutrition: Healthy foods that make the grade

By Heather Anderson · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

As you head back to the classroom, consider the foods you’re choosing to fuel your body. Do they best support maintenance of energy levels, concentration and overall health? Or do they leave you feeling lethargic, hungry and sick? The foods you eat on a daily basis can have a significant influence on your performance in the classroom. Research shows that students who go to class properly fueled experience better cognition and concentration. Use the following recommendations to help you select healthy foods to add to your back to school shopping list.

Harvest Kitchen offers students fresh, quality food options

By Germaine Smith · Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012

When it comes to the healthy, locally-sourced, organic foodie scene in Ypsilanti, Harvest Kitchen is one of the only places that offer some of the most fresh and enticing pre-made meal options in the area.