Archive for Category: "Healthcare"

14Apr
2012

Help a Sister Make a Difference in India

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Help a Sister Make a Difference in India

After seeing firsthand the effects of poverty in India two years ago, it became first year Biology major, Sarah Rahman’s dream to return one day and make a difference in her homeland.

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16Aug
2011

How to Stay Physically Fit in Ramadan

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How to Stay Physically Fit in Ramadan

The month of Ramadan can often become an excuse to not exercise and to overindulge in food. But this month is not meant to be used as a crutch for laziness or a reason to eat whatever we want. We forget that keeping our bodies healthy can be an act of worship and in turn, make us realize our goal of becoming even closer to Allah (swt) during this month. InshAllah with just a few easy steps (literally), you can [...]

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16Apr
2011

7 Reasons to Skip the Treadmill and Go on a Hike

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7 Reasons to Skip the Treadmill and Go on a Hike

I re-discovered a fondness for hiking during preparations for last year’s UVP/AMP Hike Day. And I realized that, although I’ll find a million excuses to avoid the gym, I’m always up for a hike. Here’s why: 1. 40 minutes of walking actually gets you somewhere. 2. Mountain air is better than gym air. 3. Hiking is open to variety. Trails vary in many ways–terrain, width, incline, length of time needed to complete, etc. You can work on completing increasingly difficult [...]

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