Health
Get Your Vitamin D from 15 Minutes in the Sun
By Molly Ough, Senior Nursing Student | Central Connecticut State University at April 26, 2013 | 10:00 am |
Most individuals are use to hearing that spending too much time in the sun has many negative health effects. Have you ever heard of the health benefits? Spending fifteen minutes a day in the sun helps an individual to consume the daily recommendation of Vitamin D that a person needs. However, if you are planning on spending more than fifteen minutes in the sun, make sure more...
“I’ll take a tall mocha latte with a shot of…”
By Misbah Akbar, Senior Nursing Student | Central CT State University at April 19, 2013 | 8:00 am |
Whether it’s an a.m. cup of joe, a pre-workout energy drink, or an after supper espresso, caffeinated beverages and products have become a staple of the American diet. Caffeine, found on every inhabited continent, is the most commonly-used mood altering substance in the world. According to the FDA, at least 90 percent of the adult U.S. population consumes caffeine on a more...
Improving Bone Health is Necessary for Everyone
By Hilary Cestaro, Senior Nursing Student | Central Connecticut State University at April 12, 2013 | 9:15 am |
The bones in our bodies are responsible for more than just helping us to stand up straight and walk around. They provide us with a sturdy frame, they protect our organs, and they keep our muscles in place. Taking care of our bones is very important because if we do not, we could develop osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease where your bones can become weak over time, more...
Over 50? Colonoscopies are a Necessary Procedure
By Christina Flynn, Senior Nursing Student | Central Connecticut State University at April 5, 2013 | 8:00 am |
Although a colonoscopy is recommended for all men and women starting at age 50 and every 10 years after that, over half of Americans are not receiving their colorectal screening. Are you one of them? As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2009) “colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States more...
Exercise Improves Brain Function and Prevents Illness
By Caitlin Maher, Senior Nursing Student | Central Connecticut State University at March 29, 2013 | 9:00 am |
It is a well-known fact that exercise is good for you. But new studies have shown that exercise not only decreases weight, it also improves brain function and can prevent illnesses such as heart disease and some cancers. It is commonly thought that exercise must be a time consuming, intense workout, but recent studies have shown that regular exercise at a moderate level more...
Stress… How to Battle a Silent Enemy
By Brittany Andrews, Senior Nursing Student | Central CT State University at March 22, 2013 | 9:15 am |
Stress is a word many of us are familiar with. We all have been exposed to some form of stress at one point in our lives. For those who are not familiar, stress occurs as a response to demands placed on one’s body and/or mind. There are many types of stressors (factors that cause stress) that have both positive and negative effects on the body. Stress may be caused more...
Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite!
By Alysa Espinosa, Senior Nursing Student | Central Connecticut State University at March 15, 2013 | 9:00 am |
We’ve all heard the old bedtime rhyme, “Goodnight. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite!” And while this rhyme has been around for hundreds of years, most modern day people had not given it any thought until recently when bed bug infestations sharply increased. In fact, according to statistics from the National Pest Management Association, bed bugs are on the more...
Keep Yourself Hydrated Every Day
By Christina Caul, Senior Nursing Student | Central Connecticut State University at March 8, 2013 | 8:00 am |
Hydration is important for each person whether they are old or young to be healthy. Without the right amount of water each day, your body becomes dehydrated, which means that your body does not have the correct amount of water and will not work properly. Water is lost from your body each day by going to the bathroom, breathing, sweating, crying and even sleeping. Staying more...
Ways to Maintain Your Breast Health
By Ashlin Holman, Senior Nursing Student | Central Connecticut State University at March 1, 2013 | 9:15 am |
Breast health is a critical aspect in life that both men and women should be aware of. Being aware is the first step in promoting breast health and knowing what’s normal for your breasts. For women, some concerns may include breast lumps, breast pain, and nipple discharge. It’s important for you to be able to identify what changes to expect while on your menstrual more...
Hospital Radiologist’s Study Shows Value of Gamma Imaging in Detecting Breast Cancer
By Editor at January 18, 2013 | 8:30 am |
A recent study by a Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) physician shows that breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI), when combined with mammography and ultrasound studies, is slightly more indicative of breast cancer than combined studies using mammography and ultrasound. In December, radiologist Jean Weigert, M.D., presented two studies at the San Antonio Breast more...
