Beauty & Health

Imagine you’re attempting to better your body for whatever reason (you want to lose weight or simply get healthy). You go to the store, and what do you buy?

After being bundled up all winter, it’s time to start showing some skin again. But, before you expose yourself to the summer sun, its essential to strip away the last traces of the winter dullness.

There’s been glitter, neon, polish strips and even magnetic. Nail trends are constantly changing and keeping us on our toes to help hands and feet look their best.

With summer quickly approaching, crash diets may seem like the perfect way to get your best bikini bod before beach season. As tempting as these may be, however, they actually have many negative effects on your body.

Whether you want to call it fake or fraud, it’s never fun being mislead by a health food hoax. We know that promises of low calories, reduced fat and all natural ingredients can confuse even the savviest shopper.

The warm spring days are becoming more frequent, and campus has gradually come back to life after a long winter. As summer approaches and your leisure time moves outdoors, your wardrobe is calling for a new spring look and so is your hair.

To the shock and disappointment of Penn State seniors, graduation is right around the corner. Those people who are waiting until the last possible second to purchase their cap and gown to avoid the sad reality of leaving Happy Valley…

With winter finally coming to an end, it’s time to do something about dry, brittle hair. To smoothen and soften dull strands, try an avocado hair mask that you can make yourself!

You’ve probably already begun to brighten up your wardrobe for Spring. Now, do the same with your make-up palette! Here are a few of our favorite eye-shadow shades of the season.

Between Coldstone, the Creamery, Happy Valley Freeze and Rita’s Italian Ice, Penn State is certainly not lacking in the cold dessert department. But, seeing as how this a health column and all, there is one establishment in particular that we just had to praise for miraculously merging delicious and guilt-free – Kiwi Yogurt.

In nice weather, going home after class is starting to sound less and less appealing. Instead, you will probably be tempted to hit up one of the popular downtown bars, like Café 210 West.

There’s nothing as irresistible as a perfectly painted pout. Whether it’s the iconic red or soft natural pink, lipstick makes a bold statement. When it comes to lipstick, choosing the right type is just as important as choosing the perfect color.

Still dealing with that peeling tan from spring break? Try a homemade scrub that’s easy to make and smells great.

Curls and waves are in. Whether it’s your natural hair or you want gorgeous curly locks for a night out, curls are a fun, chic look. However, as every girl is unique and beautiful in her own way– including the hair on her head.

Every single one of us has had a moment when everything seems clear: we need something specific to eat. What that specific food is depends on us—for some, chocolate seals the deal, and for others Lay’s chips hit the spot.

As a Sagittarius, I can’t stand routine or anything that involves repetition― which is why I constantly need to switch-up my ab workouts. Luckily for me, switching workouts and ab exercises is one of the core essentials (no pun intended) to seeing results.

With the constant desire for easy health and beauty home remedies, it can be overwhelming looking for the right products and ingredients to buy. You want to get the most bang for your buck, especially on a college budget.

Is it just us, or has anyone else noticed the gender divide that exists in the fitness centers? What’s up with ladies only on the ellipticals and men in the weight room?

Rather, the term “diet” should be referenced only as a noun. Your diet is an essential part of your health and should be something you strive to maintain or improve. And it should most certainly be something you enjoy!