Spotlight on Men’s Health

Spotlight on Men’s Health

As Men’s Health Month approaches in June, we are, once again, reminded of the importance of properly educating men and boys about what they can do to be proactive about their health. Because, let’s face it: The statistics are troubling. At birth, males outnumber females 105:100. By age 65-74, the ratio shifts to 80:100. Even…

A Dangerous Game: Student Athletes and Head Trauma

A Dangerous Game: Student Athletes and Head Trauma

We see the headlines every day: Student athletes risk lives by hiding head injuries Is Vermont doing enough to protect student athletes from head injuries? Schools tackle head injuries suffered by student athletes Student athletes return too soon after concussions Student Athletes For student athletes, head injuries like concussions are a very real threat every…

The State of Our Weight: American Obesity, Fad Diets and the Right Way to Get Fit

The State of Our Weight: American Obesity, Fad Diets and the Right Way to Get Fit

Whether we like to admit it or not, the U.S. is a culture that celebrates celebrity, beauty and the pursuit of the perfect image. We’re obsessed with finding out how to get a similar but cheaper version of Taylor Swift’s dress from the Grammy’s, and learning how Jessica Alba lost those last 20 pounds of…