When Words Fail
My mom had just picked me up for a much needed mother-daughter day at the ballet. Out of my own fault, we had arrived later than expected,...
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Little Steps to a Healthy College Lifestyle
Staying healthy in college is something that is probably on most peoples' minds, but isn't always the easiest thing to achieve or keep up...
Ten Ways to Survive Illness in College
We all have those dreaded mornings where we wake up with a scratch in the back of our throat. You have an exam in a few days, an interview...
Living With An Invisible Illness at University
Living with an illness that cannot be seen from the outside can be sometimes feel incredibly frustrating. No one should have to feel like...
How to Get Over the Winter Sniffles
That nasty winter cold happens to everyone. It almost feels inevitable—winter comes around and someone will get the sniffles. You can avoid...
I Was Diagnosed 3 Times During My First College Semester
"Welcome to my shopping list of diagnoses that I accumulated within three months."
The Flu is Upon Us & Here's How to Stay Healthy
Flu season is here & here's all the advice you need.
How I Survived Being Sick In College
Being sick in college is the worst, but hopefully you can survive with these important tips!
Influenza/ Hand Washing Awareness: What is the flu virus?
What is the Influenza Virus? The influenza virus is one of the most common viruses in the human population. It is broken down to four codes...
Everything Gets Better After February
February = cold weather + dark days + overwhelming schoolwork + sickness + no days off It's easy to become depressed in this month where...
The Fear of Freshman Fever... Uncovered
It seems as though getting ill during freshman year of college has become an unfortunate, regular occurrence. It might even be considered a...
How To Stay Healthy At School
College is a wonderful place that provides many new experiences. But one experience I wasn’t prepared for when coming to Ohio University...
Surviving Cold and Flu Season
If you didn't manage to avoid the flu, here's some help.
Anti-Vaxxers—Where Counterculture Hipsters and Donald Trump Meet
Before the measles vaccine was introduced to the world over 50 years ago, 9 of every 10 kids would contract the disease before age 15, and...
7 ways to get over the flu fast
As this spring semester began, I found myself unable to get out of bed. With a fever, sore throat, and deeply congested nose, I had caught...
What to Do When You Feel That Winter Cold Coming
It’s winter quarter, which means it is time for aggressive rain, inherently more difficult classes, and campus-wide illnesses. While I find...
10 Healthy, Immune-Boosting Snacks for Finals Week
The stress is no match for your 3 p.m. pick-me-up.
Things I Do When I'm Sick
Everyone hates being sick, and I'm no different than everyone else. The stages of being sick for me are always the same. Looking on the...
Getting over the Freshmen Plague
Flu season is upon us!
5 Ways to Stay Productive While Being Sick in College
Five Ways to Stay Productive While being Sick in College The infamous college cold outbreak is among us, and everyone is freaking out. We...
