Tag Archives: Health

Women’s History, Just What the Doctor Ordered

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Laura DeMarco

International Women’s Day was last Monday, but it’s never too late to celebrate incredible people! So, today, I’d like to introduce you to someone. Meet Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte. Dr. Susan, as her patients called her, was born in 1865 … Continue reading →

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Taking the First Steps of my Last Semester

Posted on January 25, 2019 by USG

Hello all! I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break. This semester marks the final stage of my journey here at The Universities at Shady Grove, as I will be graduating with my Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science this upcoming … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Barriers to Exercise

Posted on December 14, 2018 by USG

Whether you’re a student, working professional, or juggling multiple roles, finding the time to exercise and sticking to a plan is often tough to do. In the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, researchers decided to take a closer look … Continue reading →

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Stress: It’s Just Not Worth It!

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Rebecca Gale

If you’re starting to feel burnt out and overwhelmed by the coming semester, maybe it’s time for you to take a step back and evaluate what’s on your plate. Continue reading →

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The year of “No.”

Posted on December 26, 2016 by andrewstinton

2017 should be the year of “No.” Our culture encourages us to be more efficient and produce more and work harder. In theory, this isn’t a bad thing. But what’s happening is that we’re taking on too many goals and too … Continue reading →

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How to deal with disagreement in three easy steps.

Posted on November 12, 2016 by andrewstinton

Breathe, deeply. Okay, you’ve just realized that you disagree with someone and you can’t just walk away. You disagree with your wife, father, brother, co-worker, boss, neighbor or best friend. Whatever the nature of your relationship, you have to cope … Continue reading →

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Be a Part of the Cancer Awareness Months

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Christine

We all have lost someone to cancer, or we at least know people who has. Cancer has become a common illness in our society. As a Public Health professional, it breaks my heart to see so many people die from … Continue reading →

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Give Internships A Chance!

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Christine

I feel like I’ve always been an intern. I intern at a different organization every year, and those experiences have shaped my career more than anything else in my life. The hands-on experience internships offer is very important for many … Continue reading →

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5 MINUTES ABS- YUM (Posted on behalf of Roni Zelivinski)

Posted on January 20, 2016 by USG

5 minutes of abs in the morning is all you really need to get your metabolism revved up, blood flow rushing to the brain, your heart pumping, and your body awake! It starts your day off right, you want to … Continue reading →

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