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Study Abroad in Iraq? The headline jumped out of the Daily Beast, and I knew I had a story. Until, that is, I read it and learned the average American student cannot register for a semester in Baghdad the way they can in Strasbourg. But mon Dieu!, someday soon they will. As for now, only US service members can sign up. Courses like child psychology, American government, and cultural anthropology Read more
It is frequently said that laughter is the best medicine, but did you know it is good for your veins? Scientists at the University of Maryland have proven that laughter is linked to healthy function of blood vessels. Laughter creates increased blood flow by causing the inner lining of blood vessels to expand. The lining of blood vessels, called the endothelium in medical "speak," has many jobs Read more
Eat your fruits and veggies is a catchphrase we always hear. But if you had to choose between fruits or vegetables, what would you pick? When I think of fruit I think of it as more of a treat rather than an important food group, whereas with vegetables, I eat them because I have to, not because I particularly want to. Fortunately, I've managed to marry the two into my diet quite successfully. Read more
DrSugar is in the house! This week she's explaining how mammograms work and why they're important. This week on DrSugar, I'm going to discuss the hows, whys, and whens of mammograms. Inspired to research the topic given my positive family history of breast cancer in my grandmother, I wanted to share the information I found with FitSugar readers to help clear up any confusion you may all have on Read more
DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. We've been getting many questions from readers regarding odd symptoms experienced during and immediately after exercise. One reader experienced nausea, vomiting, and dizziness while exercising, which made her feel like she was going to black out, and another reader went running in 90 degree temperatures and developed Read more
Researchers at the University of Maryland recently asked 200 students to leave their social media, news, and Internet connections behind for a full day, and what resulted were feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and inability to function — similar to those found in alcohol and drug related withdrawals. Is the Internet a drug? Possibly. Internet addiction is not a new idea. It's been said that kids Read more
Dear Fit, You've been extolling your wisdom on the benefits of green tea, but I'm unsure how much green tea you actually have to drink for it to make a difference. I've heard as much as 10 cups a day which sounds crazy! Thanks so much! – Green Tea Gina This a great question because green tea is amazing. I feel fortunate that I do like the taste so drinking a cup or two a day is no problem for Read more
