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The freshman 15 folktale

While many incoming freshman worry about the infamous "freshman 15," it turns out to be just a myth because the first-year college experience is different for every student.

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The truth behind organic foods

Walking down the isle in any grocery store may have you wondering what's with all the food marked "Organic" and how is it different from other food? Find out the truth behind organic foods and much more in this latest Fitness and Health blog post.

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Eating healthy not impossible

It’s five minutes until your next class. You have just come out of a three-hour-block and now have to run across campus to present a project. By the way, your stomach is growling.

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Dieting and nutrition advice

In an interview with a registered dietitian and nutritionist for UF's Student Health Care Center, you'll learn some important information about dieting and nutrition.

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On-campus gym offers classes for everyone

Standing on a squishy purple bubble about 3 feet around, you raise one foot in the air and twist your torso while keeping your balance. By the instructor’s command, you flip over the half-shaped ball and start doing push-ups with the bubble side on the floor and the hard plastic side facing up. The unique half-ball/half-platform wobbles while you push up and down engaging your core and pushing your abs to the limit.

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The benefits of yoga

Yoga is one of the many classes offered at the on campus gyms and taking one is an extraordinary and spiritual experience.

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