Posts tagged as:

B Well Informed

B Well Informed: Four Loko Inquiry

November 4, 2010 Columns

Presented By: The Center for Health and Wellness My friend told me that a college banned Four Loko from their campus. Is it really that bad for you, or is it OK in moderation? Dear Loco for Loko, That’s a great question. In fact, one can of Four Loko has the alcohol equivalent of fivebeers [...]

Read the full article →

B Well Informed: Drinking Statistics

March 28, 2010 Columns

Presented By The Center for Health and Wellness Question: Are the statistics that the Center for Health and Wellness Staff use about drinking really correct? I went to a program last month with one of your staff members and I have a hard time believing the information is true. You are not alone in questioning [...]

Read the full article →

B Well Informed

March 4, 2010 Columns

Written by: The Center for Health and Wellness With Spring Break next week,  sunshine is on students’ minds. Question 1: I was in the drugstore the other day and noticed that they now have sun blocks with spf 100. Is this necessary? What should I look for when I buy sunscreen? A sunscreen with SPF [...]

Read the full article →

B Well Informed – Effects of Marijuana

February 11, 2010 Columns

Written by: The Center for Health and Wellness Question: “I am aware that smoking marijuana obviously has poor effects on the lungs, etc., but I am wondering if ingesting it (i.e. weed brownies) once in a while (once every month, perhaps) has any long-term health effects.” Thanks for writing in, and of course you know [...]

Read the full article →