It’s been a long night, and you have an even longer day ahead of you. You’re tired, and you debate between taking a nap and pulling an all-nighter. What do you grab to drink for a caffeine boost?

In 1908, a Russian scientist named Elie Metchnikoff argued that people in
Bulgaria were living longer and healthier lives because they were regularly
eating yogurt. He believed that the bacteria living in yogurt have the
power to foster healthy microbiomes, which profoundly influence people’s

With most gyms and workout studios still closed, it can be hard to find new ways to exercise. And if you’re not the biggest fan of cardio like me, you may not be too fond of the idea of early morning runs or evening walks. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t work up a good sweat in the comfort of y

It’s not uncommon to hear people talking about how they are addicted to
cheese, are chocoholics, or just can’t get enough of bread. While we may
throw around the term “addiction” loosely when we discuss our favorite
foods, food addiction is actually a highly contested term, and many
scientis

by HANNAH CHEW For me, mindfulness about food is always at the top of my New Year’s resolutions. At the beginning of the year, I thus told myself that I would eat healthier by going out to eat less frequently and enjoying more of my meals at BPlate. But I have also recently realized that going o

A toothache is your mouth’s way of saying something is wrong. Regular
episodes of debilitating toothaches can be avoided by maintaining good oral
health. However, when a toothache strikes, it may help to know…

by STEPHANIE LIU Winter break is here and you can’t wait for your trip abroad! You want to make it memorable, but remember that safety is your number one priority. Read on to learn more about ways to stay safe and sane on your excursion! However, please keep in mind that some countries are regarde

At UCLA, especially with the quarter system, we’re stuck in what seems like
an endless storm of midterms and finals. This sometimes gets the best of us
by breeding test-taking anxiety. But what exactly does test-taking anxiety
entail? This article delves into the hows and whys of test-taking a

Millions of people devoted their time and energy to chasing “happiness” and even more time attempting to define and quantify it.  Even the Founding Fathers of the United States believed that all shared an equal right to the “pursuit of happiness.”  So what exactly is this elusive “

Not just for taste, the tongue is a vital organ in the body that plays key
roles in facilitating digestion, forming speech, and providing the ability
to taste. It contorts to assist swallowing, repositions to form phonetic
sounds, and receives and relays salty, sweet, bitter, sour, and…

Have you ever been to a social event where the ice breaker question, “What is your Myers Briggs?” pops up? Myers Briggs personality tests have recently become popular tools for determining personalities. References to the difference between extroverts and introverts can be easily found on popular we

by CHRISTINA PHAM College can be a very rewarding time, but sometimes it can seem like there is no time left to take care of yourself. Yes, grades are important and so is job-hunting. However, at the end of the day, if you do not have health, nothing else matters. One of the most important a