Beauty & Health

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.

The gluten-free diet is all the rage for athletes, models and people who want to lose weight. But just like going vegetarian, there are healthy and unhealthy ways to go gluten-free.

Sometimes the best foods aren’t necessarily the biggest home-cooked meals or the finest dining, but rather the simple snacks we overlook. Yogurt has just as many health benefits as it does flavors.

They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul, so why is it that we don’t take proper care of them? While we are busy trying to look our best every day, we tend to ignore the health issues that come from using beauty products.

Searching for some drinks to warm up your party this fall? Look no further, Valley has the five best recipes for fall-themed drinks!

Like any average girl at Penn State, we wait in the notoriously long HUB Starbucks line for our favorite cup of coffee. If you’re health conscious like me, the amount of calories, fat and sugar in your drink always crosses your mind.

While most aspects of autumn are great (flavored lattes, the fashion, Halloween), there’s one major part that looms over everybody’s heads – getting sick. Whether it’s a small case of the sniffles or the flu, it seems like everybody gets sick when the temperature drops.

Despite last week’s loss to UCF, Penn State football has started the season strong. Their athleticism has got our student section rallying for the games to follow. Playing for Penn State is an athletic honor in itself, but who says we can’t get game ready too?