The unexpected happened for senior Stephanie Stromquist when she tagged along with her mother and sister to the doctor’s office for her sister’s severe scoliosis ten years ago. Stromquist was then informed by the doctor that she too was a victim of scoliosis. “My scoliosis wasn’t as serious as my sister’s,” Stromquist said. “Mine started [...]
Continue reading …Despite many options in Western medication, some students choose herbal medicine due to their Asian heritage
February 23, 2012 No Comment
Like many students, when junior Jonas Wang gets sick, he takes medicine. However, Wang, often times takes medicine that is different from that used by his peers. Wang said, “In many cases, I’ve taken herbal medicine over Advil or Tylenol. I often use herbal medicine when I have a minor fever or a cold.” Wang [...]
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Recent studies show the positive impact of maintaining a happy attitude on health
February 23, 2012 No Comment
It was her birthday, but sophomore Parmida Mostafavi was still required to go to Farsi school, a religious school. Although, she said she didn’t really have the intention to go to school on a birthday, she decided to attend anyhow. When she arrived, she was surprised to find friends, family and many other members of [...]
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In comparison to competitive team sports, extreme athletics require strong mental dedication and offer unique benefits
December 12, 2011 No Comment
Completing a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run in one day are usually beyond the average person’s physical reach. Such is not the case for senior Eric Zigon, who entered the world of extreme athletics when he successfully completed the Ironman Louisville triathlon this August. “I was just thinking about things that [...]
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