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Top college football coach’s journey to #TackleEpilepsy
(BPT) – The year 2000 brought a new millennium, and for college football coach Jerry Kill, it was a year that would change his life forever. One of the most respected names in college football, Kill has coached at the collegiate level for more than 20 years, rising allthe way to the Big 10 where […]
U.S. college students eat their vegetables … really?
U.S. college students do better than their counterparts in the United Kingdom when it comes to physical activity, a healthy diet and less smoking, according to new research published in the latest issue of the journal Education and Health. “Among U.S. students, we see greater consumption of fruits and vegetables, more participation in organized sports, […]
Kids eat better if their parents went to college
Children of college-educated parents eat more vegetables and drink less sugar, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia. But it’s still not enough, the study goes on to say, as all kids are falling short when it comes to eating healthier at school The research suggests a parent’s educational attainment, an […]
Kids eat better if their parents went to college
Children of college-educated parents eat more vegetables and drink less sugar, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia. But it’s still not enough, the study goes on to say, as all kids are falling short when it comes to eating healthier at school The research suggests a parent’s educational attainment, an […]
Want a higher GPA in college? Join a gym
For those students looking to bump up their grade point averages during college, the answer may not be spending more time in a library or study hall, but in a gym. New Michigan State University research shows that students who were members of the recreational sports and fitness centers on MSU’s campus during their freshman […]
Health Insurance For College Students: Take Note Of These Tips
Noel Carrillo was nervous this summer about his lack of health insurance. “I was a little bit scared because things happen all the time,” said the 26-year-old Westwood resident. But now that he’s headed to medical school at UCLA[1], help has arrived. Like millions of other students across the nation, he’s covered by a university […]
Student Health Insurance Challenges In 2012: Ehealthinsurance Publishes Top Tips
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA–(Marketwire -08/30/12)- Many of today’s college students stand to benefit from the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA), but provisions of the law coming into effect this year may actually reduce the number of coverage options available for some students. In response, eHealthInsurance (EHTH[1]), America’s first and largest health insurance exchange, has published its […]
College Fitness: 5 Tips For Staying In Shape
Many college freshmen are flocking to campuses this month, in cars packed with dorm accessories–and perhaps tearful parents. After students say goodbye to their families and hello to their new roommates, the enormous lifestyle changes of college life will start setting in: Tougher classes. All-nighters. Shared rooms. Parties. Because of these newfound freedoms, distractions, and […]
Health Insurance Tips For 2012 College Grads: Ehealthinsurance Releases Real-world Study Notes
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA–(Marketwire -04/17/12)- Today eHealthInsurance[1] (NASDAQ: EHTH[2] – News[3]), the leading online source of health insurance[4] for individuals, families and small businesses, released tips to help 2012 college graduates understand their health insurance options and find the coverage best suited to their needs. The economy is improving, but many of today’s grads will likely […]