Even though the human race is evolving (well… if watching “Jersey Shore” and reading trashy gossip blogs counts as “evolution”), we have all these new diseases and disorders to watch out for. Ever since Blackberry Neck was established as an actual “disfiguring disease,” I felt it to be my personal duty to spread awareness about other technical conditions that you may or may not be at risk for.

1. Internet Addiction – Do you check your social networking circuit (Facebook, Email, Twitter, blog roll, etc…) more than 5 times per day? Do you prefer to keep your laptop or smartphone with you at all times? Do you spend way too much time and money buying stuff you don’t need online? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be suffering from Internet Addiction. While it’s kind of a joke here in the US, Korea actually has rehab centers for this “disease.”

2. Text Thumbs Trauma – Whether you’re sending rapid-fire-reply texts to a potential love interest, having a heated debate (that started out of boredom, but has now become just annoying), or tweeting every unimportant detail of your life to hundreds of people who don’t even know you, Text Thumbs Trauma (or TTT) always comes along when you don’t want it to. you can try shaking out your hands or cracking your knuckles, but the only true cure for this inconvenient condition is some hand-free (and phone-free) entertainment.

3. Guido’s Ear – Blaring bass-heavy music through ear buds is definitely one of the best feelings in the world, but the side effects are hardly worth it. If you’ve been noticing hearing loss, ear ringing, or a repetitive back beat that you can’t get out of your head no matter what, you may be suffering from Guido’s Ear. While some of the effects might be long-term and/or permanent, there’s a simple way to not make things any worse: turn down the volume — if only by a few notches!

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"I will take the stairs" is more realistic than "I will workout 6 days a week."

With every new year comes a handful of far-fetched resolutions and often unrealistic goals we set for ourselves. We vow to be better in the new year: to be thinner, study more, drink less, exercise more, etc, etc. And then we throw them all away during our post-NYE hangover the next morning. What? It’s hard to eat healthy when the only thing that will make you feel better is a stack of chocolate chip pancakes and 5 strips of bacon.

If you’re tired of setting resolutions that never pan out, maybe it’s time to make a new resolution: to make more realistic resolutions.

Now, I’m not saying you should change your resolution from “I want to get better grades” to “I will sleep with my professor to get better grades,” just because it may seem easier. What I am saying is there are simple ways to improve your life without grand resolutions that you know you’ll never keep. Life is in the details and sometimes the smallest changes can have the biggest impact.

If you wanna see some real changes in 2010, start small.

Change Your Routine:
We are creatures of habit; it’s in our DNA. Although having a structured schedule is a great way to establish a healthy lifestyle, it also can lead to a mundane life. And one where everything remains the same. Try a new exercise (hula hooping is all the rage right now). Swap your lattes for a simple coffee (which will cut out some serious calories). Take the stairs to your dorm room instead of the elevator. Find a new study space. Just do something that will give your brain and body some new stimulation. The change will be small, but the results will be noticeable. Read More »

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