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Tag: Health

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The Importance of Men’s Health

November 19, 2020November 16, 2020 paigegreene07

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor There tends to be a focus on women’s health purely because of the array of controversial healthcare needs which affect them almost exclusively, but this often overshadows the health issues men face today. The standard … Continue reading The Importance of Men’s Health

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The Science Behind Meditation

June 23, 2020June 22, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Paige GreeneWeb Content Contributor Nearly everyone has experienced some type of anxiety or stress in their life. To control some of these feelings, many people have taken to meditation, but how does it work? Meditation comes from mindfulness, a … Continue reading The Science Behind Meditation

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Health Benefits of Having Plants

May 29, 2020May 12, 2020 Arlett Ramirez

By Danielle RubioWeb Content Contributor While on lock down I decided to start growing plants. It has started to take over my life a little bit. I was wondering if any good would come out of having a lot of … Continue reading Health Benefits of Having Plants

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5 Ways to Stay Fit and Healthy During the School Year

November 8, 2019November 5, 2019 Ally Bolender

By Piper BlakeAssistant Web Content Manager Since this semester began, I have set the goal of living a healthier and happier college life. College can be hard when it comes to staying healthy due to minimal healthy food options and … Continue reading 5 Ways to Stay Fit and Healthy During the School Year

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The Frenemy Named Sleep

September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 Piper Blake

By Timia CobbWeb Content Contributor Sleep has always been the one thing people can count on. Sleep isn’t just for when someone is tired but when they want to escape, hide from the hardships of life and just disappear under … Continue reading The Frenemy Named Sleep

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You Are Not Alone

March 15, 2019March 14, 2019 Lauren Jurgemeyer

By Piper BlakeWeb Content Contributor I have recently reconnected with a friend who I met last semester and she has been experiencing the same struggles I have while being in college. She texted me that she has been struggling to … Continue reading You Are Not Alone

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Why HIV Won’t Go Away Anytime Soon

February 13, 2019February 15, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Caden Ziegler Web Content Contributor  In 2004, the Food and Drug Administration approved Truvada to be released to the public. Truvada, commonly known as PrEP, is a combination of two different drugs that when taken together decrease the chance … Continue reading Why HIV Won’t Go Away Anytime Soon

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How to Be a More Thankful Person

November 17, 2018November 15, 2018 rikkilyanez

By Anna Valdez Web Content Contributor With Thanksgiving break drawing near, students are bustling to get assignments completed and making arrangements to spend time with friends and family. Due to busy schedules, it’s often difficult to find the time to … Continue reading How to Be a More Thankful Person

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Don’t Risk Your Health for Cigarettes

November 2, 2018November 1, 2018 rikkilyanez

By Anna Valdez Web Content Contributor Smoking cigarette is known to be a highly addictive and dangerous drug. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) note that thousands of young people start smoking cigarettes every day, with an estimated … Continue reading Don’t Risk Your Health for Cigarettes

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Coffee, My Worst Enemy

October 9, 2018October 8, 2018 hannahwist

By Rikki Yanez Assistant Web Content Manager What is a morning without the the aromatic smell of coffee? It’s a guilty pleasure to most, a necessity to others, and recently a bad habit for me. I am an avid coffee … Continue reading Coffee, My Worst Enemy

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Let’s Talk Healthy Sleep Habits

October 1, 2018September 26, 2018 rikkilyanez

By Anna Valdez Web Content Contributor College is a time when students learn how to balance healthy habits and an overload of activities. In the spur of never-ending responsibilities, it can often be difficult to find the time to rest. … Continue reading Let’s Talk Healthy Sleep Habits

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Maintaining Your Mental Health in San Marcos

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 Lauren Jurgemeyer

By Kaitlyn Benacquisto Blog Content Contributor  This past week was Suicide Awareness week.  Sadly, suicide is the second most common cause of death among college students. College, especially freshman year, is a huge transition for people, being without their families and … Continue reading Maintaining Your Mental Health in San Marcos

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The Final(s) Caffeination

May 9, 2018May 8, 2018 hannahwist

By Hannah Alvarado Blog Content Contributor You’ve seen those movies, right? Where someone has the vision of the impending disaster that leads to the character’s untimely and often way too dramatic end? Well, there is something like it lurking in … Continue reading The Final(s) Caffeination

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Crash Test: Personal Training

April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 Kaitlin Stubbs

By Macy Reynolds Host Crash Test is a segment where Macy Reynolds undergoes a week of a fitness and health change to determine if it is worth it or not. This episode, listen as Macy explains if personal training passes or … Continue reading Crash Test: Personal Training

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Crash Test : Veganism

April 3, 2018March 30, 2018 janessamrutiaga

By Macy Reynolds Host Crash Test is a segment where Macy Reynolds undergoes a week of a fitness and health change and determines if it’s worth it or not. This episode, we explore veganism! Tune in to find out if … Continue reading Crash Test : Veganism

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How to Smoothie Like a Boss

March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 Kaitlin Stubbs

By Claire Hansen Blog Content Contributor Yup, it’s another foodie post from yours truly — but who ever gets tired of hearing about new culinary ideas to incorporate into your life? Not me, at least. In this article, I’m going … Continue reading How to Smoothie Like a Boss

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Crash Test : Episode 1

March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 alexcochranblog

By Macy Reynolds Other Side Drive Host Crash Test is a segment where Macy Reynolds undergoes a week of a fitness and health change and determines if it’s worth it. Tune in to find out if a fitness and health … Continue reading Crash Test : Episode 1

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Your Sex Health Matters Too

March 1, 2018February 27, 2018 Kaitlin Stubbs

By Rikki Yanez Blog Content Contributor College is a good time for students whether it’s gaining all sorts of knowledge that will prepare them for their future career, or exploring their sexuality. Not all people in college are sexually active. … Continue reading Your Sex Health Matters Too

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The Lowdown on Grains

February 28, 2018February 27, 2018 hannahwist

By Claire Hansen Blog Content Contributor First it was meat, then it was dairy, and now, I’ve been seeing more and more people push for the idea of a grain-free life as well. You’re probably thinking, “No, it couldn’t be…”, … Continue reading The Lowdown on Grains

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Saying No to Red Meat

February 14, 2018February 13, 2018 hannahwist

By Jenise Jackson Blog Content Contributor Imagine being with the love of your life and then boom, a breakup occurs and you can’t even stomach the idea of them. Well, this basically describes my strained relationship with red meat. We … Continue reading Saying No to Red Meat

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