The Mental and Physical Link
As college students, we often neglect our health in favor of academia. What we may not realize, however, is that…
What’s in an Energy Bar: Common Food Additives and Their Safety
Halfway through eating a “Cashew Cookie” Larabar, I was inspired to check the ingredient list. (Larabars are a brand of…
Summer Blues: Seasonal Flu
Three years ago… My head throbbed to the rhythm of my alarm and gave me a piercing pain. I had…
The Pros and Cons of Yoga
Over the past few years, due to the influence of celebrities or a social push toward a healthier lifestyle, more…
Your Lungs Lose More in the Cinnamon Challenge
The cinnamon challenge isn’t just difficult. It’s dangerous. It’s not just because people end up choking on and coughing up…
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Planned Parenthood Comes to West Oakland!
“With no grocery store or bank in the area, West Oakland is often overlooked to say the least,” said Donna…
Dropped from the Dialogue on Sexual Violence
You might have come across an article recently written by the The Daily Californian’s Elisabeth Bahadori titled “Asking for It.”…
Irregular Periods
Ladies, let’s be honest. At one point or another, we’ve all experienced this. Your period is late, you’re not sexually…
The Problem With Diets
A few weeks ago, after seeing yet another TV commercial for some miraculous weight loss program for women, I published…
Music and Exercise: Are We Slaves to Our iPods?
You might have noticed a trend of people listening to music at the gym as they run, cycle, or bench…
Sleep: Because None of Us Get Enough
One of the most common complaints I hear, after “I don’t understand anything the professor says” and “Crossroads sucks,” is…
I Put That Where: Alternatives to Pads and Tampons
It’s that time of month again! Aunt Flo is coming to visit, nature has decided to drop off its monthly…
