Why Has Stress Become Normal for Bay Area Students?
In the Bay Area, extreme academic stress has stopped being seen as a problem but has become an expectation. Academic stress has become…
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Glass Skin Obsession: Pricey and Problematic
In the era of 10-step skincare routines, influencer “get ready with me” videos, and teengers using retinols, skincare has become more than a wellness habit—it’s now a consumer obsession. But, behind the skin glow lies a deeper issue: the environmental, psychological, and ethical consequences of over consuming skincare products.
Try to improve your mental health by limiting your screen time
To many, the new year brings new opportunities to try to improve themselves. Some choose to start the year by learning new things, like cooking or painting. Others set goals, like reading a certain number of books or going to the gym.
Beyond the pearls: Should you worry about what’s in your boba?
Bubble tea, better known to most of us as boba, originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and has since spread across the world
Coaching in the technology age: The impact of wearables
From making waves in fashion to promoting a healthier lifestyle, wearable technology has undoubtedly revolutionized sports and exercise.
MSG: Devastating or delicious?
Monosodium glutamate, better known as MSG, is a flavor enhancer used in cuisines all around the globe, giving an umami flavor to food.
Self diagnosed with ignorance
With so much information being readily available at a moment’s notice, it’s not surprising that everyone thinks they’ve got a degree in psychology. More and more frequently people have taken it upon themselves to diagnose themselves with all sorts of disorders based on a handful of symptoms, but as any psychology student will tell you, correlation does not equal causation.
Why is fast food so addicting?
Fast food has quite the bad reputation. Most people are aware of how addictive and detrimental fast food is to public health, due to its high amounts of cholesterol and simple sugars. These often cause a myriad of health problems: diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, to name a few.
New rule to make healthier lunches for students
Washington has implemented a new rule to ensure school lunches are more balanced and healthier. Some students feel the rule is beneficial as is, while others believe it needs to go further by limiting unhealthy options.