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A Healthy Diet is about the Fundamentals

A Healthy Diet is about the Fundamentals

March 8, 2017

We’ve all seen the health studies about our favorite food or beverage being linked to an increased risk of cancer. Perhaps we’ve even seen a later study that seemed to contradict it, proving it to...

Getting Past Life's Problems, In Spite of Being Hurt

Getting Past Life’s Problems, In Spite of Being Hurt

March 8, 2017

No one makes it through life unscathed. There will always be rough patches, whether at work, school or in your personal life. Life is not about the hard times, it is about what happens after the hard times....

The Case to Make Sherlock Holmes Required Reading

The Case to Make Sherlock Holmes Required Reading

March 6, 2017

A few weeks ago, I was treated by an orthopedic surgeon for a recurring shoulder injury. It didn’t take long for introductory small talk to reveal that I was a medical student and my doctor was a member...

The Case to up Your Daily Intake

The Case to up Your Daily Intake

By Bailey Shelden March 5, 2017

Water is everywhere in life, and it is directly connected to our health. How much water is enough water has been a topic of discussion for a while, but there are scientific facts to support drinking eight...

H2H: Pick Your Poison

H2H: Pick Your Poison

By Blake Marshall March 4, 2017

  Create a Body of Water Blake Marshall When people think of fueling their body for training or competition, they naturally go for the marketing ploy that is Gatorade. Yes, it is true that...

The 'Meritocracy Ideology' Does Not Exist

The ‘Meritocracy Ideology’ Does Not Exist

March 4, 2017

Merit. A word most Americans attach to the “American Dream.” The rule has always seemed to be that if someone works very hard, they can achieve the same things anyone else can. That you will be rewarded...

Learning From The Past

Learning From The Past

March 4, 2017

People always talk about changing the past. What would you change it if you could? Would you prevent all the horrible things in your life from happening? I was asked recently if I would change anything....

Hard Work: The Great Equalizer

Hard Work: The Great Equalizer

March 4, 2017

I hate it when people tell me that I’m smart. It frequently happens when complete strangers discover that I am currently in medical school. “Wow, medical school, huh? You must be a genius!” It always...

America's Infrastructure Needs Better Life Support

America’s Infrastructure Needs Better Life Support

March 3, 2017

America is not only one of the most advanced country on earth, it is also one of the largest — both geographically and in population. With that fact comes a responsibility. To keep everything flowing...

Top 5 Ways to Lower Stress and Anxiety

Top 5 Ways to Lower Stress and Anxiety

March 1, 2017

Everyone feels stress. It's a fact of life. Stress can come from anywhere: school, work, home, life, etc. Some people who feel stress also feel anxiety. It is more common today for people to be seriously...