Sarah Smith

In about a month campus will be covered in students walking to class while bundled up in heavy pea coats, scarves and gloves. But right now, we are still in that awkward weather phase when some mornings are freezing, but when you get out of class the temperature has risen till you are sweating in your jeans and sweater.

The key to dressing for this kind of weather is layering, and a vest is a key layering piece to add to your wardrobe. Throw it on over a t-shirt or lightweight sweater in the freezing mornings and take it off in the warmer afternoons.

There are many different styles of vests including fleece, quilted and fur. You can choose the type of vest that goes best with your style!

The key is to buy a vest that fits somewhat slim and hits right at your hips, so that it does not make you look boxy or bigger than you are!

Fleece:

1. Patagonia Retro-X Vest - $149
2. LL Bean Comfort Fleece, Mock Turtleneck Vest - $34.95
3. LL Bean Trail Model Fleece Vest - $39.95

Quilted:

1. Get moving
A study of 6800 people in 70 individual studies found that exercise increased energy and reduced fatigue in both healthy people and people who suffered from cancer and heart disease. Yoga in particular has been found to increase strength, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, and lung capacity.

2. Get checked
According to the Center for Disease Control, a significant prevalence of iron deficiency has been observed in the United States among certain females of childbearing age. Iron deficiency has been known to cut energy levels by as much as 50 percent! If you suspect you might be suffering from this, go to your doctor for a blood test.

3. Get a chemistry refresher
Iodine is chemical that helps maintain sufficient levels of the thyroid hormones that regulate your weight, energy level, and mood. Keep your levels balanced with snacks such as seaweed salads. Insufficient levels of potassium (a mineral your body needs to convert blood sugar into energy) and magnesium (which supplies cells with energy) may also play a role in your fatigue. Try a potassium-packed banana with some magnesium-rich peanut butter for a mid-day boost.

4. Get colorful
The Eiseman Center for Color Information & Training has reported that warm colors, such as red, yellow, and orange, are more energizing than their cool counterparts due to their attention-grabbing ability that activates brain circuitry. Give your room, office, or even your wardrobe a make-over by opting for some colors on the bright side.

1. Touching Your Face
Touching your face, even with clean hands, is one of the biggest causes of acne. "Touching can inflame the skin, and if you're touching the same area, you might get an increase in oil production, so it's three-pronged: it's the bacteria, the inflammation, and the increased production in oil," says Dr. Francesca Fusco, M.D. and dermatologist.
 
2. Your Workout Gear
Yoga might clear your mind but it won’t clear your skin if you are using a dirty mat. To avoid breaking out, put a clean towel over your mat when you practice. Also, workout gear or clothing that constantly rubs in a certain area can cause frictional acne. Constant rubbing makes you sweat, become irritated, and eventually develop tiny little red bumps. While it looks kind of like a heat rash, it's really an acne.
 
3. Your Cell Phone
Cell phones are magnets for dirt and bacteria and tend to cause acne on the chin and around the mouth. Wiping down your Smartphone daily with alcohol or Clorox wipes will keep your phone—and your face—clean.

 
Preventing Major Diseases
Compared with meat eaters, vegetarians tend to consume less saturated fat and cholesterol and more vitamins C and E, dietary fiber, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, and phytochemicals (plant chemicals), such as carotenoids and flavonoids. As a result, they're likely to have lower total and LDL (bad) cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and lower body mass index (BMI), all of which are associated with longevity and a reduced risk for many chronic diseases, such as the following: