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What is Intuitive Exercising?

Intuitive exercise doesn’t mean completely cutting exercise out of your daily life. Instead, it just simply means being more conscious of how your workout routine is making you feel, both physically and mentally.

Be Well, Bruin ExclusiveTotal WellnessApril 11, 2022Bella Chaiken

Recovering from Zoom Fatigue

Whether it’s taking classes from home, working from home, or even just trying to spend time with others virtually, it is all taking place on a video call. Multiple calls a day can feel physically and mentally exhausting, but there are a couple ways to help with that.

Be Well, Bruin ExclusiveTotal WellnessFebruary 23, 2022Bella Chaiken

Do Blue Light Glasses Really Work? A College Student's Experience

I’ve begun wondering: if all my friends are wearing blue light glasses, would I benefit from wearing them too? My curiosity was piqued, and I did some research to investigate the usefulness of blue light glasses before trying the glasses myself.

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20-Minute Meals For Busy College Students

Adulting in the 21st century comes with a lot of responsibilities. While living in an apartment has its perks, balancing studies with house chores can sometimes feel like a burden. Due to time constraints, some of us may resort to microwaveable meals or food delivery.

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Going Offline: What Really Happens During a Digital Detox

5 Best Outdoor Workout Spots at UCLA

If you are tired of working out at Wooden and BFit, it may be time to take your exercise routine out in the fresh air and sunshine! Here are five of our favorite outdoor spots to workout at UCLA to get you started:

Health & Heritage Through Dance: Interview with an Indian Classical Dancer

Well & Tasty 2019 Recap

From artisanal cashew cheese and cauliflower puffs, to electrolyte-filled coconut water and dairy-free yogurt, last week’s Well & Tasty: A Total Foodie Fair was the grand finale of our Plants + People celebrations. In honor of the recent launch of our print magazine–a special issue dedicated to all things plants–Total Wellness collaborated with Veg Bruins to host UCLA’s first ever vegan food market.

5 Body Hacks for College Students

A Breath of Fresh Air: 10 Nature Spots at UCLA

Total Wellness Tries: CAVA [Restaurant Review]

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 out to eat and eating healthier are not always mutually exclusive.

College Survival Snack Guide: Best Foods for Better Memory and Focus

At UCLA, exams are our constant companions. We’re low on sleep, high on stress, and generally hungry. Because food is important in college life and in general, it is essential to read up on the influence that food has on our well-being. Here are the top ten best foods that can help you improve your study game and excel in your focus and memory during exams!

Eat Well, Bruin ExclusiveTotal WellnessOctober 26, 2017college, snack, memory, focus, antioxidant, almond, cashew, protein, fiber, brain. apple, stress, vitamins, diet, Michelle Kong

How to Eat Healthy at Covel

Health should always be our number one priority. But in college, when the busyness and craziness get in the way of life, our health and eating habits can take a backseat. So, how can we continue to eat healthy, even at a stereotypically unhealthy dining hall like Covel?

Eat Well, Bruin ExclusiveTotal WellnessOctober 5, 2017covel, college, portion, fries, control, milk, water, fruit, salad, mediterranean, conscious eating, Christina Pham

Recipe: Midnight Sweet-Tooth?

Living on the Hill makes it incredibly easy to satiate that sugar craving in the middle of the night, with De Neve’s ice cream shakes and Rendezvous’ dessert nachos, just to name a few. These Late Night menus may sound enticing, but the options just aren’t the best for you.

Eat Well, Recipes, Bruin ExclusiveTotal WellnessOctober 2, 2017midnight, sweettooth, sugar, icecream, banana, cocoa, chocolate, cake, smoothie, bruin diy, Recipe, bruin diys, Rachel Tsao