stay-at-home — Articles — Total Wellness

In order to correct poor posture, one must first assess their own habitual posture patterns. Through self-awareness, it is possible to make strides in reducing posture-related back pain. Let’s check out 7 different back stretches that will make your spine smile!

Device-Free Activities to Do During Your Free Time

The amount of time we spend staring at our screens can add up and strain our eyes. We should be mindful about giving our eyes a break. Here are some fun activities that can be a great alternative to looking at our devices.

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Finding Strength During Quarantine

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live: professional sports seasons have been suspended, places of worship are closed, and schools across the country are set to be held online for the rest of the academic year. Yet the duration of this new normal still remains a question.

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Slouching and Feeling Slumped: How Posture Can Affect Your Mental Health

Do you ever feel your back hurting after a particularly long Zoom session? Now that we’re working from home, we’re also spending a lot more time sitting for hours on end, making it easy to hunch over as we become fatigued.

How Sunlight Affects Your Mood

Weeks into the shelter-in-place order, people may struggle to find the motivation to get up. Many people might be scared to leave their homes, or intimidated by new social distancing rules. The feeling of being stuck inside can worsen moods and exacerbate stress.

Mind WellTotal WellnessApril 15, 2020ucla, ucla total wellness, ucla total wellness magazine, sunlight, mood, covid-19, quarantine, mental health, sun, sunshine, happiness, positivity, feelings, sad, seasons, winter, spring, biology, malatonin, sleep, emotions, sleep cycle, fatigue, UV, UV rays, brain, light, natural light, self-care, diet, winter blues, stay-at-home, stress, Fiona Osborn