Health & Fitness
How Long You Can Safely Keep Your Makeup
Even though makeup doesn’t have expiration dates printed on its labels the way that food does, it still isn’t safe to use forever. Sure you might have plenty of mascara left in that tube but...
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Carcinogens Are Hiding in Some of Your Favorite Foods
We know of some of the more obvious sources of cancer causing carcinogens (like cigarettes), but the truth is that they can be found in a lot of very popular food items as well. And...
FOR ONCE: Stay In Shape This Summer
As we get older the carefree summer days disintegrate, the hormones start kicking in, and staying constantly active becomes harder and harder. ECG has come up with a sure fire way to stay active even...
5 Ways To Battle The Winter Blues
Are you finding it increasingly difficult making it to classes on time? Feeling way more like laying in bed all day than strutting your stuff through the snow? When that white stuff piles up and...
The Ultimate Playlist Collection
Need music? Sick of all of the playlists on your Ipod that are constantly overplayed? Take a look at this collection of seemingly enjoyable song choices. Listen and enjoy! THE ULTIMATE PLAYLIST COLLECTION WORKOUT 1....
10 Ways To Handle Homesickness
Update: We did an updated article on how to cope with homesickness at college 1. Schedule Visits Even if you’re so far away that the only time you’ll be heading home is for Christmas break,...
Lunch Break Elliptical Workout
If your summer vacation means an internship, full-time position, or even a vacation where your workout time is tight, this half an hour elliptical workout is your workout made in heaven. It has all the...
How To… Make Your Own Granola Bars
Have you noticed the lack of pronounceable ingredients on the labels of store bought granola bars lately? If you haven’t, maybe you’ve at least glanced at the price. Neither are very appealing, especially when all...
The Bikini-Ready Workout, No Gym Membership Required
Who says you need a pricey gym membership to slide on that bikini with ease? Even if you do belong to a gym, but you’re having one of “those” days and a gym commute just...
6 Healthy Foods To Always Keep In Your Fridge
Let’s be honest, grocery shopping can be a bit daunting, and not just on Sundays. With all of the options and all of the treats staring back at you it can be difficult to make...
What I Learned In College That Textbooks Didn’t Teach Me
As of yesterday I completed my finals, and now my senior year of college at Boston College is coming to a close. I wanted to give myself a day of reflection, and now, as always,...
Good Morning Sunshine Workout Routine
Who says mornings have to be a drag? Own your day! Start your morning off right with some stretching and light cardio to boost your energy levels, jumpstart your metabolism, and get yourself ready for...
How To… Make A Balanced, Protein “Green” Smoothie, Great For Post-Workout
There is always those 10 seconds that pop up post-workout, after the cool down stretching has been done and you’re walking to your car or back to your place, sweaty and victorious, when you think...
The “Perfect Ten” Workout For Your Legs
If you’re a senior and graduating soon, it’s time to tone those legs for your walk down the aisle to get your hard earned diploma! And for everyone else… well, it’s never too early to...
4 Ways To Detoxify Your Beauty Routine
As college girls we’re no stranger to the ins and outs of makeup and beauty – but it’s time to face the hard truth that many of us overlook as we browse the beautiful eyeshadow...
At-Home Exercises To Get The Perfect Spring Break Beach Booty
You can sense it in campus gyms across the country: Spring Break exercise fever. Our bikinis have been hibernating, but hopefully your workout routine hasn’t been! Even if it has, not to fear – this...
30-Minute Fat Blasting Treadmill Workout
Who says you need to spend a full hour on the treadmill to feel the burn? If you’re looking to condense your treadmill time (and save your knees) without sacrificing extra cardio time, read on...