Students typically gain weight in their first year of university. There are expressions to reflect this knowledge, such as the “freshman 15” in North America (which assumes students gain 15 pounds, or around 8kg) and “freshman fatties” or “fresher five” in Australia and New Zealand. Studies have confirmed the weight gain as fact, although the […] … learn more→

Smoking cigarettes is an addictive habit that many students do while in college, but the long-term effects on health are frightening. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of death that is preventable with nearly half a million deaths per year. Did you know […] … learn more→

There is a widespread belief that a young adult’s college years are accompanied by weight gain — the so called “freshman five.” This is not just an urban myth. Research shows that approximately 85 per cent of overweight adults were not overweight as youth. And, by studying changes in fat mass during the period between 18 […] … learn more→

Heart disease is the primary killer among woman and typically occurs when the arteries of the heart are blocked. Although heart attacks and cardiovascular disease were thought to happen solely to middle age or senior women, the condition is on the rise for the younger set. Stress and Millennials Millennials are driven and have now […] … learn more→