Great Boston Couch Race promotes pan-Asian cuisine
While many a lazy Saturday includes laying on the couch, students and spectators made their lounging a little more active with the first ever Great Boston Couch Race, a celebration of pan-Asian cuisine and a rebranding for the House of Tsang brand sauces and oils. Saturday the shops at Prudential Center in Boylston Plaza were transformed into an […]
Added sugar can double risk of heart disease mortality, researchers find
Adopting healthy eating habits might require more than just heading for the salad bar in the dining hall. Now, scientists have found that sugar in your soda might be doing more harm than you realize. High consumption of added sugar leads to increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, according to the results of a […]
Helmet designs can reduce concussion risk by 50 percent, study shows
You’ve seen it all over the news lately: concussions pose a serious risk, especially for football players. Not only are they dangerous injuries immediately, but repeated blows to the head can have serious health effects years after they occur — something researchers at Boston University have proven. So what can we do to mitigate the […]
Sweetheart Spending: COM prof. on why advertisers are a girl’s best friend
Valentine’s Day is a spending holiday. The National Retail Federation’s 2014 Valentine’s Day spending survey said 54 percent of Americans will celebrate with their loved ones this year, which is actually down 6 percent from 2013. The average person is budgeting $133.91, with total spending expected to reach $17.3 billion. The Daily Free Press’s Chris […]
Sweetheart Spending: Boston florists sell red but look to get back in black with Valentine’s rush
Flower shops across the Boston area have been preparing for months for the rush of orders that are expected to arrive this upcoming week. Suitors and sweethearts will be looking for floral arrangements ranging from a traditional rose bouquet to exotic wonders. While many will scramble for a last-minute bouquet, Valentine’s Day begins as early […]
