Wellness has long been a major industry, but companies have increasingly commercialized a concept that once simply promoted a healthy lifestyle. In doing so, it often overlooks environmental, socioeconomic and systemic factors that shape health. More concerningly, it can equate being fit with moral virtue, implying that those with “unhealthy” lifestyles have committed a sin. …
The pop-culturization of traditional medicine and knowing if it is right for you
In the spotlight of Bottega Veneta’s spring 2023 luxury campaign by Matthieu Blazy, a brown leather crossbody purse that mimics a paper grocery bag catches the eye. A shoulder bag, artfully disguised as a slice of cake, swings from a model’s arm. A tube of brownie-flavored lip balm by beauty brands such as Glossier, LANEIGE …
Despite the variety of resources available on campus, students have expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the resources meant to address mental health and overall well-being.
“Imagine waking up, stretching and instinctively reaching for your phone. It’s a habit, right? Notifications flood in, and before you know it, you’re sucked into a digital whirlpool. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. College students, on average, spend a whopping 8-10 hours daily on their devices. Between classwork, social media and streaming, we’re immersed in the digital world.”
It is hard to imagine a world where only men can sweat. This was the reality for much of the 20th century when women who exercised were considered unladylike. After World War II, when women started to enter the workforce and television became a common household device, one of the first exercise instructors on television, …
For over a decade, explorer Dan Buettner studied regions around the world with the longest-living populations and lowest rates of chronic illness. After multiple expeditions with National Geographic and a team of scientists, Buettner identified five regions where people live the longest, healthiest and happiest lives. He dubbed them the Blue Zones: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, …
Welcome to the first installment of a new column called “WTF Is…”, where the Health Team tackles confusing health concepts. In this volume, Priya Kosana breaks down how sunscreen actually works to protect your skin and Olivia Dela Cruz demystifies what mindful eating is.