“Feeding one’s Humanity” at the Study abroad expo

September 30, 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutes On Sept. 27 and 28, Utah Valley University’s Education Abroad hosted an expo to showcase the various programs students can join to study abroad. From places like England to Guatemala the directors of each program shared what students would learn overseas and the importance of the experiences students would gain from traveling.

The long-term effects of caffeine 

September 29, 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutes Regarding health and wellness, a commonly asked question is: “Does caffeine have negative long-term health effects on individuals?” The short answer is maybe, but not in the ways most people think.   First, it helps to consider what caffeine is and how it works. According to the US Institute of Medicine, caffeine, a plant alkaloid usually […]

Sleep: An essential tool for good health 

September 29, 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutes According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of American adults suffer from sleep deprivation. In this article, we will discuss the importance of sleep, how it affects our health, and what we can do to improve our sleep quality.  Why sleep matters  According to Danielle Pacheco and Abhinav Singh […]