Long-Term Effects of Tanning Beds

FollowFollowFollow Sometimes, achieving that most wanted look requires a visit to the tanning salon. And although the majority of people know the dangers of tanning, either indoors or outdoors, they still keep doing it. Therefore, people need to inform themselves and...

The Benefits of Ice Baths

FollowFollowFollow Ice baths, also known as cold-water immersion, have become quite popular among athletes and fitness enthusiasts. You may have watched videos of athletes submerging into massive tubs or barrels filled to the brim with ice-cold water. It may seem odd...

How Can Life Experiences Shape Food Preferences?

FollowFollowFollow The food we eat is one of the most important things that affect our health and quality of life, which is why it is essential to explore what drives our food choices and why we make the choices we do.  Many factors influence our tastes and...

The Imperative of Giving Back: An Interview with Dr. Emily Letran

FollowFollowFollow In the late 1960s, a little Vietnamese girl watched the war in her country play out on her family’s black and white television. After the Fall of Saigon in 1975, she learned how it felt to have to stand in long lines for food.  When war broke...

You Are What You Eat: Is This Accurate?

FollowFollowFollow You’ve likely heard the saying, you are what you eat. But is this scientifically sound or just an urban myth? The answer may both be surprising and more complicated than one would think. While what you eat doesn’t necessarily make you...