By USM Health and Counseling Services As of August 2022, Maine’s adult-use retailers had sold nearly $98.3 million in cannabis, a 120% increase compared to the same eight-month period from the previous year. Not all cannabis products are created equal. Different products have varying concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and the route of administration–whether smoked/vaped, applied…
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TO SLEEP OR NOT TO SLEEP—IS THAT THE QUESTION?
How many times do you intend to do something good for your health, and then don’t seem to follow through? Why do we seem to sabotage our own best interest sometimes? Most people feel better with 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Here’s how you can get in that routine. Research has been done to…
SYPHILIS – The Great Pretender – INFECTIONS ON THE RISE
Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI), is caused by a slow growing bacteria called Treponema pallidum. While it has been around for centuries, it’s been in recent news due to an increased number of cases nationwide, including Maine. Perhaps you’ve seen some of the headlines or Center for Disease Control (CDC) advisories: From the Washington…
How To Dress Well Without Breaking the Bank
Everyone wants to look their best, but high-end, fashionable clothing is so often monetarily out of reach. You don’t need to be rich to look great. There are a few tricks that you can employ to get the most out of your wardrobe, no matter where you get it. Here are a few tips on…
Safety Tips for Working With Chemicals in a Lab
Working with chemicals in an enclosed environment poses several safety risks. One of the most prevalent safety risks present in a laboratory is the inhalation of toxic fumes. When chemicals are inhaled, they can have numerous negative effects, such as eye, nose, and throat irritation. Depending on the quantity and type of chemical used, the…
Top Tricks To Improve the Look of Your Truck
When it comes to a truck, there are many things you can do to help it look its best. Whether you are buying a new truck or altering one you have had for a while, you can do a lot to make it shine the way you want. The simplest way to do this is…
Top New Year’s Resolutions For Stress Relief
The new year is here. How is everyone feeling? While resolutions are all good and well, sticking to fresh patterns, ambitions, or techniques to improve our lives can be demanding. As a college student, the difficulty of maintaining and achieving goals lies in the pressure to continually create success for the future. Don’t let the…
3 Jobs That Let You Work (Mostly) Alone
Let’s face it—not everyone can be a people person. As good as collaboration and interpersonal skills look on a resume, they’re not always going to be your biggest strengths. That’s okay! It’s important to find a career that matches your skillset and helps you feel satisfied and fulfilled at the end of the day. For…
How To Take Care of Your Book Collection
As you complete your college education, you should be beginning to amass an impressive personal library—one you should continue to build throughout your life. But having a full complement of books isn’t as simple as buying them, shelving them, and otherwise leaving them alone. You’ll need to do basic upkeep for most of your books,…
Should You Start Paying Off Student Loans While in School?
While you’re attending college, you may already feel the weight of your student loans and worry about how you’ll afford to pay them off. If you have extra money at the end of the month, whether from your work-study job or another part-time job, putting a little toward your impending loans may cross your mind….
Reasons To Live on a School Bus
Right now, it’s nearly impossible to plan for life after college—or even over break. So, keep all your options open before you’re required to “adult” full-time. One possibility is the “skoolie” lifestyle trend. More individualists are converting buses for on-the-road travel and adventure. The increasingly popular reasons to live on a school bus make it…
How To Maximize Window Space for Plants
No matter what type of home you have, you may not have enough window space. Construction in some decades didn’t emphasize natural light the way modern construction does. Most people are familiar with the benefits of natural light in a home, but not everyone has the luxury of living in a place with sufficient window…
Car Maintenance You Should Do Before Winter
Harsh winter weather is just around the corner. For many students, this may be your first time owning and caring for a car in the winter. To keep your vehicle running smoothly during the change of seasons, consider what car maintenance you should do before winter strikes. Check Your Lights As winter approaches, the sun…
Basic Guide To the Principles of Chromatography
There are vast amounts of disciplines to study as a science major. Each one requires a deep understanding of research, analysis, and testing methodology. Separation is a technique widely used for analysis. Among the standard separation techniques is chromatography. Follow this basic guide to the principles of chromatography to understand how and why you may use…
Ways To Motivate Yourself To Work Out
Between the demands of studying and maintaining a healthy social life, it’s common for students to find themselves getting just a bit heavier, perhaps falling victim to the infamous “Freshman 15.” However, it’s typically not a lack of desire to exercise, but rather it can be difficult to motivate yourself when you’re already so bogged…
Best Jobs for People Who Love Flowers
For some people, there is nothing more relaxing than spending an evening working in your garden. But for a select few, they get to turn their passion into a full-time career. There are many job opportunities available for people who possess a green thumb. Here are the best jobs for people who love flowers. Landscaping…
The Best Ways To Get Donors’ Attention
In addition to adjusting to online schooling, student organizers have had to navigate the new landscape of fundraising. Many huge donation opportunities are in-person events, which are now being delayed indefinitely to prioritize student and staff safety. Especially with the shift toward digital donating, much of an organization’s campaign success relies on the number of…
Best Strategies for College Success
Regardless of your field of study or learning style, there are a few important tactics for acing college courses. These are the best strategies for college success in the classroom. Plan Ahead Term papers, midterms, and research projects are all immensely time-consuming tasks that can quickly go awry without the proper time management. To succeed…
Creative Hobbies for Tech Lovers
As technology becomes more prominent in the world, the ways that you can utilize it are also continually expanding. If you’re looking for a fun hobby that can expand your horizons for your future career, doing something rooted in technology might be advantageous for you. Check out this short list of creative hobbies for tech…
External Factors That Impact Sleep for College Students
College is a hectic time in a person’s life. In fact, between classes, homework, friends, and extracurricular activities, there never even seems to be enough time for a break. This is why it’s so crucial that you’re finding ways to get an optimal amount of sleep. These are a few common external factors that impact…
How Simulation Is Used in Medical Training and Research
Medical and nursing schools now routinely use simulators to train students in medical procedures. Learn how simulation is used in medical training and research here. Medical Education and Training The days of using citrus fruit to practice injections have been replaced by robotic medical mannikins. These dummies can be programmed by computers to behave as…
Tips for Driving a Side by Side
Though there are many reasons you should get a UTV, the thrill of the ride is easily the top choice. However, there are important techniques to practice as you get started so you and friends can off-road off-campus. To have the most fun as quickly as possible, use these tips for driving a side by…
How To Organize Your Finances as a Young Adult
Whether you’re still a student or getting ready to enter your career field—or both—there’s no denying that younger generations are at a financial disadvantage. More and more young people are entering adulthood with lots of debt and low incomes. While this is certainly a setback, it doesn’t have to ruin your entire financial situation. With…
Tips for Starting an Online Store for College Students
College is an interesting time of growth and adjustment, even in normal times. With the current global pandemic of COVID-19 affecting the way students attend classes and learn, it’s even more difficult than usual. The pandemic has made it more difficult for students tortunities that fit within a student schedule—many on-campus jobs are scaling back…