Fitness ~ Medicine ~ Life
Hey all! I definitely took a break from blogging this semester, because as much as I love it, school comes first. I've been busy working on projects, balancing exams and final papers. But alas, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, one week left and then SUMMER!!! I'm writing this post the day …
If you're like me and watch the nightly news, you'll notice that there is almost always at least one new health topic being discussed. "Revolutionary studies" such as ones that show coffee "causes" cancer can be very misleading. Seeing headlines for new health studies can be very frustrating for researchers, especially those in the …
Continue reading "Too Good to Be True? Dissecting Health in the News"
Oh my goodness, where do I even start to describe my weekend in NYC?!? This weekend was filled with lots of walking, amazing views, and phenomenal food. Here's my recommendation to make the most out of a weekend in New York City: Food: I love, love, love the food I got to try while in …
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About two years ago, I was packing to leave on my first mission trip. Once the plane touched down, I realized this would be the start of a lifetime of global work. The 10 days spent in Honduras was not long enough, and I am waiting until the day I can return. Designing Water Systems: …
I am a HUGE podcast nerd. I started listening to podcasts when I moved to Boston because I spend an exuberant amount of time in transit between work, school, and the gym. Tuning into some of my favorite shows helps make the commute seem so much shorter. Hearing someone else's story of their journey to …
As I started my new fitness journey, I quickly realized one thing: the treadmill gets so boring! I like to lift 3-4 days a week followed by 30-45 minutes of cardio. However, spending that 30-45 minutes on a treadmill gets old very quickly. Instead I have found other ways to get my heart rate up …
Continue reading "Cardio – Not Just Your Average Treadmill Time"
My favorite holiday hands down is Thanksgiving. Why? Because it is a holiday centered around good food and spending time with family. I love that there is no pressure to spend money on gifts and the focus is placed on quality family time. 15: The Shoes on My Feet. Living in Boston requires a lot …
Let me start by saying this: Budgeting is tough. When you are like me and have a very limited income because of being a full time student, it is hard to plan out exactly how to spend your money each month to cover all of your bills while still having some money for travel and …
I eat, sleep, and breathe public health. Yet, the question I am most frequently asked is what is public health? The definition of public health according to the American Public Health Association is "Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play." However, this definition in my …
Well, not quite sure how it is this far into the semester already, but we have made it about halfway through our classes. However, this milestone also brings on quite a bit of stress... between group projects and papers, three exams, and one quiz, it can be quite overwhelming to even know where to begin. …
