Overmedicated in America
Categories: Drug Week
Every month, 130 million Americans take prescription drugs, and the numbers keep climbing. For Millennials, the over-use of medication has become standard in our social fabric. It has been ingrained in our nature that the first line of defense for any ill-feeling is a pill, or shot, or nasal spray of some kind. Anti-depressants and ADD/ADHD pills are traded between friends, our parents and doctors encourage prescription use, and we don’t yet know the long-term damage this lifestyle can do.
Do brands have a responsibility to your health?
Categories: Respond
The government is legislating trans fats. Schools are trying to get soft drinks and unhealthy snacks banned from vending machines. Obesity and diabetes are two health issues that will cost tax payers millions if not more in the future (another expense to be borne by Gen Y). Do brands have a duty to offer healthy [...]
Do You Worry About Health Care?
Categories: Think
As we all start reaching that dreaded age of 25 when our parents can no longer claim us on their health insurance plans, or if god forbid we are already there and are slowly realizing we can’t afford it, perhaps we should start thinking about, caring about, or learning about health care? Isn’t it time [...]
I’m A Picky Eater
Categories: Food Week
My friends comment on my eating habits pretty often. My roommate always tells people that I won’t eat anything with flavor. My boyfriend usually says, “plain Jane, wins again” when we are at a restaurant and I can’t decide whether to try something new or have my medium burger with American cheese and nothing else [...]
Vegetarian Fail
Categories: Live
Toward the end of September I decided that I would attempt to become a vegetarian for the following month of October. I had tried this once before, while at home for the summer, because my mom is a vegetarian and said that it would make me feel healthier than ever. I agreed to try this [...]
