Health

POLL: A new year to lose big

POLL: A new year to lose big

By | February 6, 2012 at 12:01 am | No comments

Ross Reed, Health Editor Pictured above: Student Ryan O’Keefe is taking advantage of the excercise equipment at the Rec. center. [polldaddy poll=5908074] Bad news­ — many of us have weight we want to disown. Good news — there’s help and support to make that...

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New Study: Cancerous links in your breakfast food

New Study: Cancerous links in your breakfast food

By | February 6, 2012 at 12:01 am | No comments

Ross Reed, Health Editor Pictured above: Nitrates are used in frozen foods such as these boxes of lasagna. While many of us enjoy sausage and bacon for breakfast, we may not think that our favorite breakfast foods may cause cancer. Reports from ABC News stated that...

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Health and Counseling office welcomes new staff

Health and Counseling office welcomes new staff

By | February 6, 2012 at 12:01 am | No comments

Ross Reed, Health Editor Pictured above: Cathy Hopp (Left) & Janeen LeFevre (Right) are really enthused to be working at Lewis, and look forward to share their knowledge with students. With a new semester at Lewis, the Center for Health and Counseling Services has added...

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‘Superfoods’ a source of nutrition for students

‘Superfoods’ a source of nutrition for students

By | February 6, 2012 at 12:01 am | No comments

Jennifer Prokop, Editor-in-Chief Pictured above: Senior Sports Management major Anthony Shapiro Sports and senior Aviation Administration major Leah Hoffman eat their lunch in the Courtyard. One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions people make each year is to eat...

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All-nighters hitting the body harder

All-nighters hitting the body harder

By | February 6, 2012 at 12:01 am | No comments

Roxy Damico, Contributor Pictured above: Accelerated nursing major, Lauren Hunt, rests her eyes in between a homework break. Everyone is aware that as students, sleep is something that is necessary for everyday functioning. Without it, our bodies lose their ability to keep...

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VIDEO: ‘Food for Thought’ examines food deserts

VIDEO: ‘Food for Thought’ examines food deserts

By | December 5, 2011 at 11:49 am | No comments

Rachel Stella, Copy Editor Ross Reed, Health Editor Pictured above: This map shows food deserts in Chicago. Many people might think of Africa when they hear the word “desert,” but there are deserts of a different sort right here in Chicago. On Nov. 16,...

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