health Archives – The Statesman

Breaking down SBU’s student health plan

by Matina DouzenisOpinionsOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

An analysis of Stony Brook University’s health insurance coverage.

Anti-feminist protests circumcision on campus

by Andrew InfantinoNewsOctober 17, 2019October 18, 2019

A men’s rights activist has been protesting on the Stony Brook University campus against male circumcision.

A lesson in “How To Make Homemade Miso” at the Charles B. Wang Center

by Melanie FormosaArtsOctober 10, 2019October 10, 2019

Cheryl Paswater, Chief Fermentationist and CEO of Contraband Ferments, came to the Charles B. Wang Center on Oct. 4 to host the workshop “How to Make Homemade Miso.” Miso, a traditional Japanese product, is created through fermentation, a process that alters the microbial makeup of the food and offers unique health benefits.

Washington Post editor discusses science and transparency at latest ‘My Life As’ lecture

by Brianne LeddaNewsOctober 2, 2019October 2, 2019

“You may notice that we got a new goth motto,” Laura Helmuth, science editor at The Washington Post, said at Stony Brook University’s latest “My Life As” event on Monday, Sept. 23.

Put a little spice in your life: First NY location of the Spice & Tea Exchange opens

by Anna CorreaArtsDecember 9, 2018December 9, 2018

Every time a customer walks into the Spice & Tea Exchange in Port Jefferson, the ambrosial aroma of apple, cinnamon and mint wafts across their faces, welcoming them into a store filled with rows of spices, teas, sugars and herbs.

Stony Brook isn’t tobacco-free — and it shouldn’t be

by Mike AdamsOpinionsDecember 2, 2018December 2, 2018

Stony Brook University banned the use of tobacco products on campus at the start of 2016. Still, the sight of students sucking down smoke around Frank Melville’s old estate is far from uncommon.

Dr. Ram Raju gives commentary on America’s “two-tiered” healthcare system

by Vincent SparagnaNewsSeptember 28, 2018

Senior Vice President and Community Health Investment Officer for Northwell Health, Dr. Ram Raju, spoke about the flaws in the United States’ health care system in a lecture at the Charles B. Wang Center Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 26

Students prepare for flu season

by Melissa AzofeifaNewsFebruary 4, 2018

This year’s flu season is shaping up to be the worst in recent memory, and not enough people are getting the flu shot despite it being stronger than last year’s.

Positive tips for a happy semester

by Sophia RiccoFeatured OpinionsDecember 8, 2016

It is my hope that this isn’t your typical motivational “you control your own destiny” article. Here are some tips for surviving this semester with a smile.

The Science of College: The importance of sleep

by Andrew GoldsteinFeatured NewsApril 7, 2016April 7, 2016

Sleep is both a restorative and healing bodily function that is the engine of a healthy lifestyle.