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Published by May 9, 2018 | By Donia Zaky Small drops of water leaked from the ceiling, the front wall was covered in mirrored sheets crinkled in each corner, and it was hot enough to be a training grounds for down below. But, inside this stuffy room, six students went back and forth from crunches, to side lunges, to pushups, […]
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By Dr. Josh Palgi | Published March 1, 2018 Welcome to 2018! We have the opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones. As surely this past New Year’s Eve involved the dropping of the ball in Times Square, and confetti, it also brought with it something else: Resolutions. I bet you made a few, and so did […]
Read moreBy Josh Palgi | Published Jan. 29, 2018 College is called the best four years of your life. Exercise could make the college experience less stressful and more enjoyable with endless short and long term benefits. So, what percent of college students exercise regularly? Only 50.4 percent of males and 39.9 percent of female students met these recommendations. Is it […]
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By Kiara Mays | Published Sept. 27, 2017 With over 75 percent of mental health problems beginning before the age of 24, according to the National Alliance On Mental Illness, a conversation about the once taboo topic is being had across college campuses nationwide. A few of Kean University’s students and staff talk about the importance of mental health overall […]
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By Sara Ridgway | Posted on April 7, 2016 With Fall 2016 class registration underway, students of all majors may be looking for free electives from different departments to fulfill their graduation requirements. No one wants to take a boring and unamusing class, so students often look for options that spark their interests and provide insight about a new topic. […]
Read moreBy Dr. Josh Palgi | Published Dec. 9, 2015 HIV is the Human Immunodeficiency virus. It attacks your body’s immune system. The virus destroys CD 4 cells which help your body fight diseases. HIV can severely damage your immune system and lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (AIDs). Unlike some other viruses, the human body cannot get rid of HIV. That […]
Read moreBy Dr. Josh Palgi | Posted September 29, 2015 The premise of body cleansing is based on the ancient Egyptian and Greek idea of auto-intoxication, in which foods consumed can putrefy and produce toxins that harm the body. Biochemistry and microbiology appeared to support auto-intoxication theory in the 19th century. In the early 20th century, detoxification-based approaches fell out of favor. In recent years, notions […]
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Catherine Albisa will be speaking from a social and economic perspective in the U.S. By Annalise Knudson With the controversy surrounding the right to medical care within the U.S. Congress, Kean University’s upcoming Human Rights Conference will focus on how healthcare is a universal human right. The 8th Annual Human Rights Conference will be held on Mar. 13 at Wilkins […]
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By Dr. Josh Palgi Breast Cancer Awareness month is held every October, but awareness is needed year-round. While many people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. Here are some facts from Susan G. Komen, American Cancer […]
Read moreBy Dr. Josh Palgi So you are back in school. You bought textbooks, notebooks, and pencils, but did you get your protection against the flu virus? “Flu” is short for “influenza.” The name goes back hundreds of years when the disease was thought to be caused by supernatural “influences.” The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses […]
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