Why Protein is Everywhere
Once associated with athletes and bodybuilders, you can now find it in supermarkets in everything from breakfast cereals and snack bars to iced coffees and desserts. This surge is driven …
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The Growing FDA Recalls, From Pasta To Cucumbers- What’s Not Safe To Eat?
As of Sept. 25, 2025, 20 people from 15 states tested positive for the outbreak strain of Listeria after consuming pre-cooked pasta meals. Five days later, on Sept. 30, Nate’s …
The Best Playgrounds for Adults in the Eastside
In a previous article, “Should College Students Get Recess?”, I talked about the importance of play and leisure for college students, signifying that college students are as deserving of recess …
The Skinny on Sunscreen
What if a new, revolutionary product hit the shelves, touting its ability to reverse aging effects, prevent skin cancers, and moisturize? Would you believe it? But, would you believe that …
It’s Very Hot Out Here- How to Deal with Increasing Temperatures
It’s June now, and the weather is starting to reflect the summer heat. In the start of June alone, Seattle has been hitting near 90 degrees, which is very uncommon …
Your Brain, Your Future- Recent Groundbreaking Developments in Alzheimers Research
In a historic first, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s, a neurodegenerative disease long associated with aging, memory loss, and …
Measles Outbreak in Bellevue
On Feb. 26, 2025, there was a confirmed measles case in King County. The disease was found in an infant, and according to the King County Government, there were multiple …
Staying Mindful in Stressful Times
As we grow older, the list of worries that pile up on our plates seem to get longer. From academic pressures to personal responsibilities and career planning, it can also …
OPINION: Should College Students Get Recess?
Remember elementary school? Writing cursive, learning basic algebra, phonics, and of course recess. A half-hour or longer period of rest, relaxation, and play, mandated for all students. As a college …
Bellevue College to Host Kidney Disease Awareness Event On February 7
The kidneys are one of the five vital organs located in the body; they help remove waste products from the blood and produce hormones that maintain blood pressure. Given their …
Health Clinic for Bellevue College a Possibility in 2025
A local community health organization that has, for decades, specialized in providing medical and dental care to King County’s Asian & Pacific Islander community is hoping to build an on-campus …
BC to Host Trip to Costa Rica “Blue Zone” With Scholarship Opportunities
In Spring Quarter 2024, BC students will have the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica for eight days to explore and to see the lifestyle and environmental habits of some …
Bellevue College Opens Applications for Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Health Promotion and Education Program
For individuals looking to take part in programs that are dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities, consider applying to Bellevue College’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Health …