Health

I am a pre-med student in my second year. I want to become a doctor, maybe specialize as an internist. However, I have a question that I’m really nervous about and I don’t know how to bring it up to my professors. I do not know how doctors are involved in end-of-life care. The fact … Read more

I’m a student taking a personal finance course, and as part of our curriculum we have discussed estate planning. I know that part of that involves planning your will and funeral, but I honestly haven’t ever considered what I’d like to have done with my body once I die.  Some of my classmates have talked … Read more

I have a friend that I’m pretty worried about. We met when we were freshmen, and neither of us had ever really drank or done drugs before. We started partying that year, and we both had a lot of fun. Now that we’re sophomores, though, I’ve noticed that my friend is drinking more than ever … Read more

I’m enjoying most things about being in college, but there’s one thing that’s been really rough: I’m not getting good sleep anymore! When I was in high school, I could head home after baseball practice and fall asleep almost immediately. Now, I get back after classes or after a party and stare at the ceiling … Read more

I’ve been feeling really down in the dumps lately, it’s because of my weight. I’ve always been the “fat kid,” but things have gotten way worse for me since I got to college. I’ve gotten really obese, and it makes me miserable. I have the way that I look and feel. Feeling awful hasn’t really helped … Read more

Did you know that up to 1.25 million people die in car accidents each year? The World Health Organization also notes that up to 50 million people suffer from injuries sustained in car crashes, many of which can lead to long-term disability. While many of us never think that a car accident could happen to us, these … Read more

When we start our college experience, most of us are young and don’t have much money, so it can be tempting to skip health insurance altogether. If you’re tempted, resist. Good insurance is a crucial safety net at any age. Earning a degree is hard work, and college is an active time. It’s not uncommon … Read more

My family member was recently incarcerated. People have started asking where they are and I’m not sure how to answer. Visiting prison seems intimidating, and I’m worried that failing to visit to stay in touch with them will deteriorate our relationship. How do I cope with the incarceration of a family member and maintain a … Read more

You just lost your job and health insurance coverage. Finding yourself suddenly unemployed is a difficult and stressful situation. You have a number of things weighing on your mind, including finding a new job and how you’re going to pay your bills. And on top of that, you have to find a new health insurance … Read more

Car accidents are unfortunately common with over 6 million occurring per year in the US. These can happen at any time to even the most careful drivers, and they’re incredibly stressful at the moment and potentially for long afterward. It can be hard to think straight immediately following an accident as you may be hurt, overloaded with … Read more