Fact: 1 in 5 People Die From Cigarette Smoke Every Year The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Heart Health Month highlights the leading causes of heart disease. Can you guess the top culprits of heart disease in Americans? Alcohol and cigarettes. According to the AHA, not only does smoking affect your heart health, it also causes…
There are so many “official” observances in the month of February, including Valentine’s Day, Black History Month and President’s Day. As you set aside time to celebrate or remember these events, we also want you to be aware of two more important health observances that happen in February: American Heart Month and Teen Dating Violence…
This Part 3 of a series on Alcohol on College Campuses. Also in this series: Alcohol on College Campuses: A Wake Up Call Excessive Drinking On College Campuses Affects The Entire Campus Peer pressure is one of the top reasons college students drink alcohol. Whether direct – someone offering a student a drink – or…
“Universities are often afraid to reveal that they have a problem with alcohol, although everyone knows it anyway. But we’ve seen important benefits from focusing on the problem and taking a tough stand. Applications are up, student quality is up, more students are participating in activities like drama and music, and alumni giving has increased….