Portion Sizes in American versus Other Countries

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor When it comes to going out to eat, here in America we tend to think of a nice juicy burger with many different toppings on it, and a nice large order of crispy fries to go with it. This is partly due to our taste, and partly due to our culture. In the U.S. our servings or quantity of food is much … Continue reading Portion Sizes in American versus Other Countries

National Study Presents the Effects of Childhood Adversities Among Americans

Alicia Connelly Staff Writer On Monday, September 17, JAMA Pediatrics released the results of the largest nationally representative study ever, conducting the effects of ACEs in adults. ACE is an acronym for Adverse Childhood Experiences, a subject which has been ignored by many researchers in the past. The results of this study confirmed that ACEs and chronic health issues later in life are profoundly interrelated … Continue reading National Study Presents the Effects of Childhood Adversities Among Americans