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Eat Up! The Dish on College Meals Let's face it: Food is an important part of life. Sacred, even. When you're hungry the whole world seems to reek. Throw in a writing class and a chemistry lab and you've got a recipe for serious disaster. So, how do you avoid the hunger pangs when you're too poor to eat outside the dorm cafeteria and too afraid to eat inside it? Two words: creativity and initiative. Chronic Disease Sensitivity Training 101: How to Be a Supportive College Roommate Lindsay Butler was walking into her dorm room for the first time when she felt her heart start to beat out of control. Already waiting inside was her smiling, happy college roommate. "'Hey,' she beamed," Lindsay recalls. "I began to cry. When she asked 'What's wrong?' the walls began to close in on me--I was having my first panic attack." What will you do if it's your college roommate who's suffering from a chronic disease? Dealing with a Depressed Roommate Would you know what to do if your college roomie was suffering from depression? Here's to Your Health in College! Staying healthy at college is more than just knowing when to take ibuprofen, when to grab chicken soup, or when to call a doctor. Here's how to beat the wheezes and sneezes, keep your stomach safe, and stay disease-free and once you're campus bound. Brandon's Story "It all started on the night I had my last drink. I was a sophomore in college and it was the end of Hell Week for my fraternity." -- This article is based on the real-life story of Brandon Christiansen. Where's the Party At? College Drinking Can Be Hazardous to Your Health Many seniors in high school can't wait for their first official college party, but can they handle it? When Has Homesickness Gone Too Far? How do you know which symptoms are normal -- and which are a sign of serious trouble? Student Body: Water, Water Everywhere The sun is scorching, your daily practices are long, and practice drills are taxing your body. So how do you keep cool and hydrated? Do Like the Celebs...Counter School Stress Through Yoga Think you can handle the stress of a new school year? Check out how yoga can help both your health and scholastic success. Why Am I So Tired? Extreme fatigue, abdominal pain, and sore throat -- is it a simple cold or the college malady known as "mono"? Read on to learn more about the virus, its diagnosis, and how to fight it. |