Health tips

1) Eat Better College students are victimized by eating on the run, whether it be a quick bite at the Wright Place between classes or indulging in a tasty Big Mac. Rarely do college students pay attention to the food pyramid or whether or not they eat enough fruit and vegetables. In fact, many new dieting phenomena, such as the Atkins Diet, encourage elimination of important food groups, such as carbohydrates, as a substitute for weight loss via monitoring what you eat and exercise. "The University attempts to provide a nutritious diet, but college students go for what tastes good and is easy. Usually, that is a bag of chips or a candy bar instead of a well-balanced meal," said Matt Cook, junior biology major. Eating properly will not only help you look better but will improve your overall quality of life because your body will be supplied with the nutrients it needs to function normally. 2) Reduce Alcohol Consumption Drinking large quantities of alcohol can wreak havoc on yo...