Taking a long, hot soak in your bathtub is a great way to end the day, but did you know that apart from the immediate feelings of pleasure afforded by baths, they can improve your health as well? Baths improve circulation …
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By Ivy Lin High school is a critical time in teenagers’ lives. It’s a time when their bodies are developing, but media and school environment put unnecessary stress in their view on body image. As a result, many high schoolers partake in …
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If you are spending tens to hundreds of dollars on hair treatments, it’s time to stop. Instead, examine your diet. Chances are, if you’re suffering from thinning and hair breakage, it’s due to a protein deficiency in your diet. The importance of …
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For a better workout, consider using a foam roller before and after your exercise routine. Using a foam roller is a form of self-myofascial release, where a low-level force is dragged across layers of soft tissue, restoring mobility between those layers of …
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When playing sports, it is common for injuries to occur, be it a sprained ankle, a pulled muscle or an overworked shoulder. To prevent and treat injuries like these, practice the acronym PRICE – prevent, rest, ice, compress, and elevate. Prevent: The …
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By Bianca Zhou The main factors to attractiveness in our appearance include intelligence, balance, and health. You might be thinking, “these factors seem arbitrary,” but here’s a quick explanation. The reason why we find things appealing is because our body is …
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By Cindy Guo Living in the Silicon Valley, we are struggling to stay afloat in a pool of stress and pressure. For me, that didn’t help when California’s weather started acting up. My system couldn’t take it and I would get terrifying …
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