Veggies are a large portion of the MyPlate servings, as they should be. Veggies have so many benefits but here are a few that really stand out. [More]

As the final days of November are gradually coming to an end, it means the last days of No-Shave-November are sadly ending. Throughout this month men have been growing out their mustaches to show support for men’s health. Movember is a time for men to realize that their health is important and they need to start taking care of their bodies by getting regular checkups. [More]

As the month progresses, you may find yourself wondering why a bunch of guys around campus have mustaches. Your answer lies with Movember, a campaign started nearly a decade ago to bring awareness and education regarding men’s health issues, particularly prostate and testicular cancer. Since most of us guys are hesitant when it comes to visiting the doctor, Movember is a chance to remind all of us to keep up with annual physicals and general wellbeing. [More]

Have you ever eaten an entire bag of chips while watching your favorite TV show; stayed at the table and eaten until all the food is gone; felt the need to go through that drive thru for a latte every time you go to work? Brian Wansink, PhD, author of Mindless Eating, calls these behaviors food scripts. We all have them. Some are beneficial but most are detrimental to our diet and our weight. [More]

Eating with family and friends has been a cornerstone of cultures worldwide for all of recorded time. However, over the past 50 years, busy schedules, fast food and competition with the television have threatened the tradition of family mealtime. While busy schedules may prevent us from having group mealtimes as often, it is still something you can strive for on a weekly basis. [More]

RUN@WORK Day is promoted by the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) and 2012 will mark its seventh year. The RRCA was started to promote adults engaging in 30 minutes of exercise a day and to encourage employers to be supportive of that goal. WSU is an employer that excels at promoting health and wellbeing for both its students and employees. Are you are interested in participating in the Pullman campus event? [More]

There is a reason that your mother always nagged you to eat your vegetables when you were little. Vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals. However, not all vegetables are equal in nutritional value. [More]

One of the hottest food trends over the last few years has been smoothies. While smoothies may be a cool, quick meal or snack, are they really nutritious? Here is the rundown on what to watch for in the restaurant smoothies and how to learn the do-it-yourself version at home. [More]

Appearance is a consequence of fitness--Years ago I had a long time client give me a piece of paper after one of our sessions. On this piece of paper was scribbled the following: Pull-ups x 25, Deadlifts x 50, Pushups x 50, 24-Inch Box Jumps x 50, Floor Wipers x 50, Single Arm Cleans x 50, Pull-ups x 25. “What is this?” I asked. “The 300 Workout,” he replied. “And I want to do it,” he added. “I think if you did this, you might die,” I said. “We might be able to do this over the course of a couple sessions, sure.” “No. This is a single workout that you are going to get me to do, Matt. And you are going to time me doing it.” That was my introduction to the 300 workout... [More]

College students are well-known for their crazy, hectic schedules. This is one of the busiest times of our lives and we are finally at the age where we are making our own decisions and setting up a path that we could follow for the rest of our lives. This is an exciting time but it can also be very overwhelming as we undergo many personal changes. Sometimes we get caught up and forget to take care of ourselves. I have decided to take a step back and evaluate my own wellbeing through the ‘8 Dimensions of Wellbeing’: emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual. I will be blogging about my journey throughout the summer with posts until I have completed my personal adventure. Stay tuned for my first wellbeing blog post! [More]