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How Music Keeps Us Connected to Ourselves and to Each Other

When you’re first getting to know someone, one question you might ask is, “what kind of music do you like?” From sharing playlists or even playing background sounds during a Zoom study session, music has a powerful ability to bring people together even during the toughest of times.

The Sound of Healing: Shakti Sound Bath with Ana Netanel

In an era of booming technology and bustling cities, activities like meditation and yoga that are meant to calm and relieve stress have become increasingly popular. Among these relaxing programs, sound healing has garnered increasing attention in holistic health.

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Do Blue Light Glasses Really Work? A College Student's Experience

I’ve begun wondering: if all my friends are wearing blue light glasses, would I benefit from wearing them too? My curiosity was piqued, and I did some research to investigate the usefulness of blue light glasses before trying the glasses myself.

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Destigmatizing Mental Health Medication

Although the topic of mental health is becoming increasingly normalized, there remains an overwhelming amount of stigma around mental health disorders, particularly in regards to medication. Let’s delve deeper into why stereotypes surrounding mental illness and medication are unfounded.

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Paper vs Digital: Choosing the Best Note-Taking Method for You

A new quarter means new classes with new professors to take notes from. With Fall Quarter online, many students have started to taking notes digitally while others stay true to the good old-fashioned pen and paper. The question is, how should you take notes?

Democratizing Wellness

When you think of wellness, what do you think of? What images and thoughts pop into your head? And who do you think of? Maybe it’s green smoothies. Waking up early, putting on Lululemons, and doing yoga. Your local soccer mom stopping at Whole Foods on the way back from Barry’s Bootcamp. The superfoods aisle of the grocery store.

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On the Matcha Craze: What's so Magical about Matcha?

Flu Relief: The Good, the Bad, and the Variable

20-Minute Meals For Busy College Students

Adulting in the 21st century comes with a lot of responsibilities. While living in an apartment has its perks, balancing studies with house chores can sometimes feel like a burden. Due to time constraints, some of us may resort to microwaveable meals or food delivery.

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Lather, Rinse, Repeat, and Learn: The Chemistry of Hair Care

Everyday, we use products assuming they will do what is marketed without much question. And, hair care products are no exception. Washing hair is important for sanitary wellness, and knowing what is in the lather helps. It turns out that only a few ingredients actually serve the product’s purpose.

Going Offline: What Really Happens During a Digital Detox

Demystifying Plant-Based Proteins: Which Alternatives Are Good For You?

With so many meat alternatives popping up at fast food chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Carl’s Jr., we’re set to see more and more plant-based foods flooding the market in this new decade.

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7 Things I Am Grateful For This Thanksgiving

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Yerba Mate: A Look at the Rising Coffee Substitute

Yerba mate finds its roots deep in South American culture where it is often believed to be a god-sent tree. Harvested from the leaves of Ilex paraguariensis, mate is considered a communal drink with immense sociocultural value.

5 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget

You’ve heard it a million times before: eat healthy and have a balanced diet. For most college students, this can sometimes feel impossible to accomplish so turning to cheap, processed foods may seem like the best option.

Keeping FOMO in Check: Developing Healthy Social Media Habits

As you scroll through beautiful pictures, unique experiences, and amusing content on social media, you may feel excited and inspired by the posts you see! But, sometimes this initial feeling of awe manifests itself into FOMO–the fear of missing out–taking a jab at your own self-confidence.

5 Body Hacks for College Students