As a college student advisor, I meet a wide variety of people. Â For instance, I advise one student who moved to the Midwest from Pakistan, one student who hails from the worn-torn part of Serbia, and one student from the projects of Chicago. Â Although each of these individuals has vastly different life experiences from myself, I have connected with them not only as someone who can assist with educational and career goals, but also as someone they each consider a friend.
My love of all people, including those of different religions, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds, goes back to
Winter Workout Foods
by Dean Heller MD December 28th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
I live in Rochester Minnesota, and we have already started our long winter. I usually run outside unless it is very cold. In the winter, I sweat much less than when I run in the summer. I like it, but I feel like I am not getting as good of a workout. What do you think about that?
You bring up a great issue that people should understand better. If you are doing the same workout in the winter as in the summer, you are likely getting a very similar workout. The important issue with that is you
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You bring up a great issue that people should understand better. If you are doing the same workout in the winter as in the summer, you are likely getting a very similar workout. The important issue with that is you
Exercise and HIV
by Lori Sciame December 24th, 2012 | Health Observance
Those who have contracted HIV need to be extra careful about keeping up a regular exercise routine. Although exercising will not make HIV leave the body, it will make living with the illness easier. As stated in the publication HIV InSite, sponsored by the University of California San Francisco, "People diagnosed with HIV infection can live long, healthy lives, if they get medical care and take care of their bodies. This includes getting regular exercise."
Benefits of Exercise
Exercise has many benefits. These include helping to improve one's mental outlook, helping to keep weight in check, helping to strengthen bones, helping
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Benefits of Exercise
Exercise has many benefits. These include helping to improve one's mental outlook, helping to keep weight in check, helping to strengthen bones, helping
Holiday Heart Syndrome
by Dean Heller MD December 21st, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
I am not a regular drinker, but when I get together with my family, I like to enjoy a few drinks during the holidays. Is there any danger if I overdo it a little, since I usually don't drink?
That is a great question. There are the usual problems with drinking alcohol. Of course, you should not drive a vehicle after you are drinking, as it impairs your judgement. You may also experience a "hangover."  For this you should just make sure to hydrate well while you are drinking, as well as the next day. There are specific problems related
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That is a great question. There are the usual problems with drinking alcohol. Of course, you should not drive a vehicle after you are drinking, as it impairs your judgement. You may also experience a "hangover."  For this you should just make sure to hydrate well while you are drinking, as well as the next day. There are specific problems related
Refuse to Abuse
by Lori Sciame December 20th, 2012 | Medication
Prescription medications need to be treated as what they really are - controlled substances. This has become especially important now that millions of Americans take drugs every day for a myriad of health conditions. It is a simple truth - prescription medications fill kitchen cupboards, medicine cabinets, and even women's purses in all areas of the country. Instead of treating these substances nonchalantly, more care needs to be taken to not abuse them in any way.
At the college where I teach, we have undertaken a campaign to educate students and faculty alike about the importance of refusing to abuse
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At the college where I teach, we have undertaken a campaign to educate students and faculty alike about the importance of refusing to abuse