Health

Not only can stress from school, work and internships weigh heavily on the minds of collegiettes, but it can also really take its toll on our bodies. And while we know yoga is a great way to relieve tension, increase flexibility and promote overall peace of mind, making it to a yoga class isn’t always feasible for the busy collegiette’s schedule.    Enter One World of Yoga: the on-the-go yoga lover’s way to participate in quality yoga classes at your own convenience. OWY offers online streaming options for users to access sessions using their computer or mobile device, and at five dollars a...
Did you know that eating at least one candy bar, two or three sodas and a full serving of the fried food of your choice (can also be a candy bar) per day can actually help you lose weight?! Yeah, right. From celebrity-endorsed delicacies to doctor-recommended detoxes, we’re bombarded by healthy lifestyle tips that, when it comes down to it, may not be so healthy after all.  It’s easy to buy into them though because they sound convincing and they promise results.  But often, these promises end up being just as empty as our stomachs feel once we’ve tried them.  This can be frustrating, as we...
It was easy to work out at school—the rec center was a few blocks from your dorm and you always had a gym buddy to shake it with you at Zumba. You got familiarized with the equipment and were finally really enjoying the gym. Or at least the gym eye-candy. Now that it’s summer, you’re back home and want to continue your workouts to keep feeling great, but a gym membership is expensive. We’ve got your solution: work out at home! Working out without a gym takes some adjusting, but it can be just as gratifying and save a lot of money. Here are 8 forms of exercise that you don’t need to pay for to...