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It has been advertised by various organizations that giving a pint blood can help save up to three lives. Some, whom have had an uncomfortable experience, may argue that donating blood is harmful to your body. According to Assistant Dean of Wellness, Kelly Andrews, giving blood can help lower your cholesterol levels, and help men have a healthy prostate! Watch to learn more!

Go Healthy FSC Segment #20: Can Giving Blood be Good for Your Health? It has been advertised by various organizations that giving a pint blood can help save up to three lives. Some, whom have had an uncomfortable experience, ma...

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The month of October is filled with pink ribbons, pink apparel, and the need to educate the world about Breast health. But what about the other 11 months of year? Student Kayla MacArthur shares a personal account of why students... and the nation... need to be concerned about Breast Cancer all year long.

G Healthy FSC Segment #18: Why Breast Cancer Awareness Isn't Just for October The month of October is filled with pink ribbons, pink apparel, and the need to educate the world about Breast health. But what about the other 11 months of ...

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Students have started using Pedialyte as a "hangover cure," so much so that it is out of stock in pharmacies and grocery stores surrounding universities across the state of Florida. Athletes also claim that Pedialyte is great after a long work out because it's easier on their stomachs. How much of any of this is really true? The Wellness Center's Michael McElveen sheds some light on the issue.

*The second student that we interviewed is named Jonathon Romero. The lower third reads "Michael McElveen." We apologize for the error!

Go Healthy FSC Segment #18: How Effective is Pedialyte after a Long Night? Students have started using Pedialyte as a "hangover cure," so much so that it is out of stock in pharmacies and grocery stores surrounding universities acro...

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Have you ever heard of the "plague" that goes around campus in the middle of the semester? Well it's isn't totally imaginary! Cold and flu germs spread easily on college campuses, and when students are stressed because of midterm, they become more susceptible to disease. Find out from Resident Advisor Jared Goodwin and Student Kate Becker how to protect yourself from the common cold and the flu around campus!

Go Healthy FSC Segment #17: Cold and Flu Prevention Have you ever heard of the "plague" that goes around campus in the middle of the semester? Well it's isn't totally imaginary! Cold and flu germs spread easil...

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For common Q&A's about the influenza vaccine, check out this awesome, informative article from the Center for Disease Control!

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/flushot.htm

CDC - Seasonal Influenza (Flu) - Q & A: Seasonal Flu Shot CDC Seasonal Influenza Flu Shot including recommended groups, flu shot information, flu shot effectiveness and flu-like symptoms.

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To Flu Shot or Not... That is the Question! Find out why everyone should be getting their vaccine shot this flu season!

Go Healthy FSC Segment #16: To Flu Shot or Not... That is the Question! 36,000 American die every year from the flu virus. Even though the flu vaccine is available and distributed in thousands of locations across the country, man...

Check out this article from CNN on Celiac disease, the spectrum of gluten free tolerance, a debunking the myth that gluten-free equals healthy for the general population!

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Will a gluten-free diet improve your health? Sarah Cooper was a new mom in her mid-20s, busily juggling her family and a career as an electrical engineer, when everything came to a halt.

Despite the hype over the health craze of Gluten-Free dieting, users may be surprised to learning that going Gluten -Free is not as beneficial as it may seem! Check it out!

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GOH Segment #15: Gluten-Free Dieting: Fit or Fad? Celebrities, health gurus, and the media are boasting that a Gluten-free diet is the key to a healthy weight and lifestyle. Many people without Celiac diseas...

Check out this link for more information on free swim lessons and other fun, fitness, aquatic activities offered at the Wellness Center! http://www.flsouthern.edu/wellness/aquatics/

Aquatics | Wellness Center "The aquatics program at FSC provides a number of different opportunities for students to have fun outside without having to go far. Kayaking, skiing, swimming, and tanning are just some of the great times you can have without shelling out any extra money!" — Laura Moisa

Diana Nyad's documentary, "The Other Shore," premieres September 26th! To find out more or pre-order your own copy, visit http://www.theothershoremovie.com/.

The Other Shore | Diana Nyad