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Posted March 31, 2013
Laughter, it's said, is the best medicine. And there's lots of evidence that laughter does lots of good things for us.
Posted March 31, 2013
Check out this report which is based on a decade of data.
Posted March 18, 2013
Why would water need anything added to it and what is added to vitamin enhanced waters?
Posted February 7, 2013
One of the best ways to boost your health? Wholesome food!
Posted January 4, 2013
Have you picked a day to quit smoking and want some extra support from the American Cancer Society? If so, try the Desktop Countdown Clock to receive daily quit tips.
Posted December 1, 2012
USM was recently recognized with the Gold Star Standards of Excellence award by Maine Tobacco-Free College Network for its outstanding achievement in adopting a tobacco-free campus policy. The policy will become effective on January 1, 2013.
Posted December 1, 2012
Feeling blue this winter? It may be Seasonal Affective Disorder, caused by a lack of light in the winter months. Here is some simple information and ideas to bring to light and alleviate the winter blues.
Posted December 1, 2012
No need to confine yourself to the gym this season. The Portland area offers up wonderful trails to explore. You can get both your heart rate and your happiness rate up while taking fresh air and sunshine!
Posted November 1, 2012
Nicci -Tina, the Kick Butts Ambassador, recently appeared at USM to promote a Tobacco-Free campus and to remind people who are thinking of kicking butts to take the challenge of going without smoking on the Great American Smokeout day, November 15th.
Posted November 1, 2012
There's no cure for the common cold. But what about cold remedies that claim to make you feel better faster? Find out what's effective — and what's not.
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