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Device-Free Activities to Do During Your Free Time

The amount of time we spend staring at our screens can add up and strain our eyes. We should be mindful about giving our eyes a break. Here are some fun activities that can be a great alternative to looking at our devices.

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Finding Strength During Quarantine

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live: professional sports seasons have been suspended, places of worship are closed, and schools across the country are set to be held online for the rest of the academic year. Yet the duration of this new normal still remains a question.

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Supercharging Your Student Life with Notion

As college students, we often have to juggle many different aspects of life simultaneously. And keeping track of classes, extracurriculars, job applications, hobbies, cooking, and social activities in parallel can get overwhelming.

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Slouching and Feeling Slumped: How Posture Can Affect Your Mental Health

Do you ever feel your back hurting after a particularly long Zoom session? Now that we’re working from home, we’re also spending a lot more time sitting for hours on end, making it easy to hunch over as we become fatigued.

The Biology of Fear

On March 13, 2020, UCLA announced that the remainder of the academic year would be conducted online due to the threat of COVID-19. In an instant, my mind was consumed with questions about moving out of my dorm, staying in touch with friends, and rearranging my plans for the spring quarter. Most of all though, I began to fear for the safety of my friends and family.

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How Sunlight Affects Your Mood

Weeks into the shelter-in-place order, people may struggle to find the motivation to get up. Many people might be scared to leave their homes, or intimidated by new social distancing rules. The feeling of being stuck inside can worsen moods and exacerbate stress.

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Taking Care of Yourself on Your Period

If you’re reading this, you probably know how unpleasant that “time of the month” can be. And although your period can be uncomfortable at times, there are many ways you can make them more bearable! Here are some self-care tips that can help you deal with your period.

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.

Health Lessons from the Earliest Humans: Food and Nutrition

“If your great-grandma didn’t eat it, then neither should you.” Ever heard that saying? Well, let’s kick it up a notch. Should you eat it if humans from as long as 2.5 million years ago didn’t eat it? In fact, what did they even eat back then?

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.

Helping Someone Through Panic Attacks and Anxiety

Panic attacks and anxiety disorders are becoming more and more common, especially due to the increasing amount of stress one goes through in today’s world. So what can you do when a friend suffering from panic attacks or anxiety turns to you for help?

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.

From Start to Finish: Fueling Your Workout

You’re lifting a dumbbell above your head when you feel the gut-wrenching effects of the cheesy tacos you had for lunch. Or even worse, you’re running, getting dizzy, and losing the pep in your step when you realize you have to run back for food.