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Midterms turned a furry corner last week when Miller Hall hosted an event that brought therapy dogs to campus in an effort to help students cope with stress during the exam season.
The athlete who is also a member of Leonard Carmichael Society, the a cappella singer who works at Tisch Library, the zealous activist who is constantly running from one protest to another. Everyone knows a student like this at Tufts - someone who not only takes classes but also has a job, volunteers and is active in several student organizations.
Proponents of alcohol may have upped their arguing power: A recent clinical study found that middle-aged adults who drink any type of alcohol in moderation are likely to outlive those who abstain or drink heavily.
Most college students will readily admit to being stressed out. A smaller percentage might say they get anxious. Not quite as many will confess to suffering from depression, and even fewer will seek help.
As many on campus have realized, marijuana use is hardly confined to a stereotypical "pothead" or stoner anymore. In the United States, at least, marijuana use is becoming more and more acceptable as larger numbers of people begin to support and argue for the legalization of the drug.
Most students at Tufts hope to make some sort of contribution to their community during their four short years on campus. Approximately 60 Jumbos known as Tisch Scholars, though, sit down with professors and members of the surrounding communities at the start of their college careers to map out exactly how.
Undergraduate Orientation leaders added a new program this year, intended to give freshmen the chance to discuss what they had learned over orientation week.
Ask any Jumbo if he or she has ever experienced an endless reading assignment, an all−nighter or a late−night study session, and one is bound to hear an exasperated "yes."
University President Lawrence Bacow is taking an active role in reshaping the campus drinking culture in an effort to combat the dangerous student mentality that he believes has led to incidents of widespread alcohol abuse, such as last spring's mass casualty incident.
Imagine a woman who weighs only 75 percent of the normal body weight for a woman her size. She is anorexic, and when she was hospitalized, she weighed only two?thirds of the normal body weight. However, because of her insurance company's narrow definition of anorexia, at 75 percent body weight she no longer qualifies for in?patient care and may have to be discharged long before her doctor's treatment plan would dictate. Because of health care guidelines for diagnosing mental disorders, this dangerous situation has occurred for millions of Americans with eating disorders.
Imagine a woman who weighs only 75 percent of the normal body weight for a woman her size. She is anorexic, and when she was hospitalized, she weighed only two?thirds of the normal body weight. However, because of her insurance company's narrow definition of anorexia, she no longer qualifies for in?patient care and may have to be discharged long before her doctor's treatment plan would dictate. Because of health care guidelines for diagnosing mental disorders, this dangerous situation occurs for millions of Americans with eating disorders.
Imagine a woman who weighs only 75 percent of the normal body weight for a woman her size. She is anorexic, and when she was hospitalized, she weighed only two-thirds of the normal body weight. However, because of her insurance company's narrow definition of anorexia, at 75 percent body weight she no longer qualifies for in-patient care and may have to be discharged long before her doctor's treatment plan would dictate. Because of health care guidelines for diagnosing mental disorders, this dangerous situation has occurred for millions of Americans with eating disorders.
Tufts Dental Facilities' clinic in Waltham will close due to a cost-saving measure by the state, potentially leaving over 2,000 developmentally disabled patients without dental care.
A recent Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate resolution and the combined efforts of Students Active for Ending Rape (SAFER) and administrators have led to progress on revisions to Tufts' much−criticized sexual assault policy.
While some college students take their health for granted, those living with chronic illnesses must be far more vigilant than many of their classmates. The presence of illnesses in everyday life can affect more than just one's health, as those dealing with their conditions must learn to balance their academic lives with the maintenance of their well being. Students with diabetes, for example, need to monitor their blood?sugar levels several times a day.
While some college students take their health for granted, those living with chronic illnesses must be far more vigilant than many of their classmates. The presence of illnesses in everyday life can affect more than just one's health, as those dealing with their conditions must learn to balance their academic lives with the maintenance of their well being. Students with diabetes, for example, need to monitor their blood−sugar levels several times a day.
Chances are, if a Tufts student has not gotten an e−mail asking him or her to partake in a mental health survey over the course of the last month, that student knows someone who has. With students' mental health increasingly becoming a priority on college campuses, the university is once again taking the initiative by being a participant school in the 2010 Healthy Minds Study (HMS).
In light of the tragic earthquake that rocked Haiti in January, the Somerville community has stepped up to lead fundraising efforts, hold benefit concerts and even send a team to help the underserved regions of Haiti directly.
Tufts Medical Center physician Dr. Kayoko Kifuji on Jan. 25 testified as a prosecution witness in the trial of Carolyn Riley concerning the death of the latter's four−year−old daughter Rebecca Riley.