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A koala taking a nap. Melina writes about her napping habit, which may do her more harm than help. COURTESY OF CRIS SAUR VIA UNSPLASH

Are naps a must or a bust?

Melina Nguyen December 7, 2021
Although I will continue taking naps, I am more cognizant of the dangers of frequent and long naps.
A mug of tea and a tissue box. Mia chronicles her latest sick experience and shares some advice for when college students fall ill. COURTESY OF KELLY SIKKEMA VIA UNSPLASH

How to take care of yourself when sick in college

Mia Chai November 18, 2021
All we can do is try to take care of ourselves with healthy habits and lots of rest.
person holding their stomach

Ask Sophia: Why is my stomach gurgling?

Sophia Yakumithis April 16, 2021
Since I’m an on-call expert for my friends’ GI problems, here’s how to handle a digestive dilemma.

Ask Sophia: What to do instead of taking to WebMD when you’re sick

Sophia Yakumithis February 5, 2021
For my first day playing the role of “Dear Abby,” I decided this time to ask someone for a pressing dilemma they needed advice on.
PHOTO COURTESY PEXELS

EDITORIAL: Don’t write off the internet for medical diagnoses

Editors October 30, 2017

You’re feeling sick. Maybe you have a fever or a sore throat or an upset stomach — or maybe you have all three. Maybe you’re having symptoms you’ve never had before. Twenty years ago, you would’ve...

EDITORIAL: New app simplifies birth control, eliminates doctors

EDITORIAL: New app simplifies birth control, eliminates doctors

Editors January 26, 2016

Vagina owners, rejoice — birth control is now easier than ever to get ahold of. Nurx is a new app that allows women to order birth control and have it delivered to their doors, according to the app’s...

PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REYNOLDS: Is the Digital Age Good for Our Health?

Rebecca Reynolds November 17, 2014

We are living in a digital age where it’s important to use the Internet to connect with the general public about health. While it is necessary to evolve and change with the world, it is possible to rely...

The Mobile Health in Rehabilitation Conference, organized by the Boston Rehabilitation Outcomes Measurement Center, will take place Thursday and is available to students via live streaming on the Boston ROC website. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY EMILY ZABOSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU to hold Mobile Health in Rehabilitation Conference Thursday

Becca DeGregorio October 21, 2014

Wake up. Grab coffee. Go to class. Commute home. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. The hustle and bustle of daily life can serve as one of physical health’s greatest detractors. Fortunately, the growth of mobile health,...

PHOTO BY EMILY ZABOSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

TAMOLA: Coffee: A Life-Must

Katie Tamola October 15, 2014

I’d like to take a moment to thank my one true love, the Usher to my Alicia Keys, the only entity that has never let me down, a hand to my heart for the glorious and ever so perfect coffee. If you have...

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