According to a recent study conducted by the University of Michigan, approximately 25 percent of girls seeking to lose weight turn to diet pills. Unfortunately, many of these girls will end up disappointed, or worse, sick.

In studying the healing practices of different cultures, one finds certain commonalities, the most notable of which is the “laying on of hands.” The human touch has long been considered […]

The benefits of drinking vegetable juice have long been touted, but it wasn’t until a good friend of mine spent a week at a yoga retreat that I actually gave […]

Winding through downtown St. Louis, I had no idea what I could expect when I first made that left turn onto Cherokee Street. Set in a quiet residential area just southeast of St. Louis University, the street is home to several trendy boutiques offering everything from party planning services to home decorating.

When finals are done and papers are handed in, whether you are headed home or to St. Barths for winter break, chances are you are doing it with a smile […]

Just one Google search, and I am bombarded with the “health and wellness” benefits of açaí. Pronounced “Ah-sigh-ee,” this powerful berry has been picked up on several radar screens with […]

I push myself off from the ground, sweat dripping down my brow, my back, my arms and my legs. I take a deep breath as I stare at myself in the mirror. My flushed face and focused eyes stare back at me, determined to finish the 90-minute stretch and sweat session.

Health care policy, although often ignored on college campuses, is the third most important voting issue this election, according to an opinion poll conducted by CNN in September.

The seemingly ubiquitous love affair with Michael Phelps doesn’t stop at his swimming capabilities—oh, no, that’s just the start. We are captivated by his every move—his boyish smile, his poised remarks and we can’t forget his eight-pack abs.

Water bottle lovers everywhere—the whole Fiji-toting, Nalgene-sipping, Dasani-drinking bunch—have reason for concern.