How to Have a ‘Sick Day’ When You Can’t Stay Home
We’ve all been there. You wake up one morning with your throat on fire, a stuffed-up nose or a headache that you just can’t seem…
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COVID-19, Influenza and RSV Collide in What Experts Call ‘Tripledemic’
The U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy cautioned Americans this past week that medical facilities are reaching capacity as COVID-19, Influenza and RSV rates climb to…
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The Ailing 20s: Is Relief on the Horizon?
Mask mandates lift as counties everywhere move to green, concerts and sporting events return to full capacity and coworkers reunite at the office while the…
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Surviving the PSU Plague
If you are a Penn State student chances are you have fallen victim to the cough, sneeze and headache that is the PSU plague, AKA…
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OPINION: The Coronavirus Is A Humanity Problem, Not A Chinese One
Coronavirus has many faces, not just one. Ever since the coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China, the world has been stricken with fear, panic, and unfortunately,…
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COVID-19 Continues to Transform Daily Life
Now spread across all 50 states, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a grip on Americans nationwide. The New York Times reported that one in four…
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10 Must-Have Essential Oils
Essential oils can be a great, natural solution to a plethora of issues. Whether you’re facing acne, arthritis, anxiety or anything in between, there’s an essential oil designed to help.
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The Weed Disease
Smokers may experience both bad and good highs, which will typically end after a few hours. But for a very small percentage of regular marijuana users, the symptoms of their high can last for months or even years. They can be painful and even life threatening.
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Combatting a Cold Naturally
Natural health remedies used to be (and are sometimes still) something to be giggled at. We’ve all heard the funny ones like bathing in tomato…
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The Miracle of Echinacea
Everyone is terrified of catching the infamous Penn State Plague™—and for good reason. Annually, this dreaded disease infiltrates lecture halls and infects the dozens of…
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Staying Healthy During Flu Season
Winter is almost here, and so is one of our (not so) favorite things as Penn State students—the “Penn State Plague.”
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How Alcohol Really Affects Your Body
Most people know that consistent heavy drinking can affect your liver and other parts of your body in the long-run, but how does just one night of drinking make a difference?
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Bragg About It: Apple Cider Vinegar
Bragg’s Raw Apple Cider Vinegar looks gross and smells terrible… and you want me to put that where!?
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Beating the Penn State Plague
The Penn State Plague is nearly unavoidable in nature, but luckily, if you take the necessary precautions, it should last no longer than a few days, leaving you feeling better in time for the big game on Saturday.
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Feelin’ the Flu
If you’ve sat in any Penn State class ever, you’ve probably heard at least ten people with a cold sneezing and coughing like crazy. These symptoms travel campus quickly, coming and going throughout each semester. These little head colds have even earned themselves the famous title, “The Penn State Plague”, even though they’re not that serious.
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Weighing In: Are You Dehydrated?
When we feel sick or just not ourselves, it’s hard not to jump to the worst conclusions. But stop WebMDing, because the answer to your health problems might be easier than you think. Water.
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The Magic of Honey
Honey, honey, honey… what’s all this buzz about honey? Valley did some research to find out about the benefits of this ooey, goeey substance, and trust us, with what we found, honey might be the best thing that came around before sliced bread.
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Sickness Sucks: When to Head to the University Health Center
Let me set the scene. Big event this coming weekend? Feel that tickle in your throat. Heavy work load? Cue the cough. It seems sickness always comes creeping in when you need your health and so the story goes. Plus, Penn State friends, even as all of the pressures of daily life swarm around in that head of yours, one dreadful thought lingers in the back of your mind. To UHS or not to UHS, that is the question.
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