ADHD, what is it? ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is “marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development”. For the general population, the...
If you ask someone about the beep test, you will probably hear answers like, “I hated it,” or “worst part of gym class,” but for me, the beep test...
The impact of "trendy" body types via the media and history.
Something I have noticed since the start of 2022 with everything opening back up is that people are still either showing up to work or school while sick or...
Practicing self-love and self-care is something that can be extremely rewarding but often a task we forget to show ourselves. With mid-terms coming up and an abundance of stress,...
It’s no secret that I’m not exactly petite. Whether I’m walking down the street or going for a run, I get the looks and hear the whispers. I think...
Chest pain, anxiety and coughing. Oh my! I’m sure my story is a lot like the others. Senior year of high school, I was offered a vape pen. After...
Spin classes in general have been the key to structuring my days here at UMass. The gym may feel like an inconvenience at times, which makes having a designated...
Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor and I haven’t studied any science subject since grade 11. However, you learn a thing or two as someone who’s gotten the viral flu,...
By, Julia Ciampa As a second-year student in college, eating healthy is something that I always seemed to struggle with. The fear of the infamous “freshman fifteen” always taunted...