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The Freshman 15: Myths, Reality, and Healthy Habits

by Suzanne Holloway
August 18, 2025

The term “freshman 15” describes the widespread belief that college students gain fifteen pounds during their first year. This concept originated in the mid-to-late 1980s, with a 1985 peer-reviewed article reporting an average weight gain ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition
Tags: College, Dorm Life, Eat, Eating, Freshman 15, Healthy Habits, Nutrition, Sleep, Stress, Student, Wellness

Using DNA, UF research shows which bats binge on crop pests

by Brad Buck
April 22, 2021

“Big bats binge bad bugs.” It’s a catchy, alliterative title, and it’s apropos for the latest research work by University of Florida scientist Holly Ober. All bats in the Southeast eat insects and feed at night. They eat a varied ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Agricultural Pests, Bat Guano, Bats, Department Of Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, DNA, Eat, Holly Ober, Insects, North Florida Research And Education Center

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