Victory for Mental Health Coverage
Last month’s Supreme Court decision to uphold major provisions of the Affordable Care Act was an important victory for the estimated one in four adults who experience a mental illness […]
Bread and Circuses: Are Low-Carb Diets Worth the Hype?
Working part-time as a waitress, I’ve observed a common phenomenon: approaching a table with a basket of rolls, I’ll be waved away. “No bread; I’m on a low-carb diet,” the […]
Adult Playgrounds – A New Effort to Encourage Physical Activity
Recently, adult outdoor gyms, or playgrounds, have been popping up in urban areas across the country. Although these parks do not have slides or swings (yet), they do have a […]
The Olympics Are Coming: It’s About Athletic Achievement, Not Weight
The Olympics are less than a month away, and athletes from around the world are preparing to compete in over 25 sports. Many of us can only image the hours […]
“While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads…”: How Sleep and Junk Food May Be Related
As an undergraduate student, I have seen many things, but nothing quite compares to finals week. Perfectly rational students turn into all-nighter pulling zombies who eye the in-library Starbucks like […]
Lessons Learned
My last week at the UNC Eating Disorders Program has started, and it’s unbelievable how time flies! The other day, I was talking over Skype with a colleague of mine […]
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