Every day, more and more research finds that being outside positively affects mental health. Several ideas have been suggested; one theory is that being outside awakens the connection to nature inside of us, which goes back to our first human ancestors.
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Today, March 20, is the spring equinox and, with this, marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. After this date, temperatures will continue to increase as the warm summer months inch closer. …
During my first year of college, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called Ulcerative Colitis. My doctors told me that there is no cure for my chronic disease, and I would have to live…
With all the final exams I had to take and also due to debilitating health problems, I was very burnt out at the end of the fall quarter and needed some downtime to clear my…
The holiday season can be a difficult time for many. Individuals may find themselves mentally disconnected from the joy associated with the festivities of December due to a number of reasons: family tension, loss of…
Our gut is an intricate web of various kinds of microorganisms — bacteria, fungi, and other living creatures that are collectively known as gut flora. It sounds a bit intimidating to think of the trillions…
