Beauty & Health

It’s officially November and the holiday season is fast approaching. As we countdown the days until Thanksgiving dinner, there’s never been a better time to practice portioning.

As college students we have a lot going on and it’s easy to get distracted by class, studying, homework, jobs and managing a social life. It’s no surprise that finding a time to set aside for hitting the gym can seem like a bigger hassle than it’s worth.

The relationship between the weather and our skin is simple. When the weather is warm, our skin is happy. But when it gets cold, it suffers the consequences.

These days, the average magazine stand holds close to 10 different fitness and health publications. Our favorite actresses and models pose on the covers, typically half-naked in some form of fashionable workout gear.

In honor of breast cancer awareness month and ta-tas everywhere, here are some of the best slogans and campaigns from the funny to the inspirational.

Being a girl, there are certain doctors visits we dread more than others. To help ease some of the anxiety, we’ve provided eight helpful tips about what a woman should know and do before her first trip to the lady doctor.

If you are like me, then you haven’t had much time this year to think about a Halloween costume –or multiple costumes– that you will need this week. Sometimes just one exciting accessory or fun make-up idea can really get your creativity flowing.

Exercising not only generates a higher level of fitness, but also improves mental health and wellness by relieving stress and anxiety. In spirit of Mental Health and Wellness Week, sponsored by UPUA, I explored how physical activity can be as good for the mind as it is the body.

Let’s face it: flip-flop season eventually dies, pedicures become less of a seasonal treat and boots become the new home for our feet – but this doesn’t mean we can forget about our daily foot care routine.

Halloween is just around the corner and that means scrambling for costumes, pumpkin carving, hayrides, and everyone’s favorite—candy. Just because we are college students does not mean we’re done eating candy.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month- a whole month dedicated to raising awareness about the disease and fundraising for research.

For us, it’s also time to think about prevention. But lets be honest, self-examinations are awkward and uncomfortable, and most of us don’t really know what we’re looking for.

If you find yourself craving six-pack abs but can’t find the time to spend hours doing crunches—look no further than the six-minute abs challenge. The segment, which is broken down into six, one-minute abdominal workouts, combines moves like the bicycle, plank and classic sit-up.

From elementary school on, we’ve heard repeatedly that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yet, when we got home and put on the TV, we saw cereal and Pop Tart commercials that preached its nutritional value when the back of the box reveals the reality.

If you were at the Homecoming parade on Friday night, you may have noticed the Nittany Lion wearing a pedometer. Tracking his steps in the parade, the Nittany Lion is only one Penn Stater that will get moving this week.

Looking to impress friends and family with your culinary skills … but don’t quite have any? This is the recipe for you. Not only is it easy, but it’s healthy and pleasing to the eye.

A recipe straight from Mommy’s cookbook, these no-bake, peanut clusters won’t leave you disappointed. The classic, flavor combination of salty and sweet make this treat a guaranteed crowd pleaser—perfect for your next group gathering.

Social media expands the accessibility of information right at our fingertips— literally. As a fan of fitness and nutritional apps, I decided to explore Penn State’s health-based Twitter accounts.

The air may be getting cooler and the days may be getting shorter, but that doesn’t mean that we have to give up our summer glow. Whether it’s a wine-hued lip or a peachy cheek, Valley has the best makeup looks to stay flushed for any season.