I work at a hospital ‒ it sucks. My manager, a 19-year-old and 4 years my junior, ignored that I had class at 6am and scheduled me the graveyard shift thrice a week (9pm-5:30am).
After dozing at the EMR and getting scolded, I began chugging coffee in an unhealthy manner to establish my...
There’s a reason proteins make up such a large portion of our bodies: They are versatile molecules.
They are essential for nearly every important biological function; from helping to harvest energy from food as various enzymes to making up the major portion of skin as collagen. Proteins are the...
When I first found out what vegan meant, I thought the concept of not eating milk, dairy, eggs or honey was very unusual. When I first tried a vegan cookie, I thought it was disgusting. I never thought I would become a vegan one day.
I have been a vegan for over a year now, and changing my lifestyle...
By Rachel Smith
Every day during U-Hour, students make their way towards the University Student Union and are offered a variety of food options.
The human act of consuming food is one of our most basic instincts, but food choices have an effect on brain chemistry.
According to Professor Gary Wenk...
Juice cleansing is a popular trend, with people using everything from mainstream brands such as BluePrint and Nèkter to their own pressed fruits and vegetables.
By Sarah Hughes
News Editor
Recent changes involving health care have many concerned and questioning, but information regarding the Affordable Care Act may look different depending on whether one is a student or the supporter of a large family.
Under the Affordable Care Act, everyone must...
What may seem strange and unfamiliar has a remarkable way of bringing together the community. This is one of the fundamental foundations that makes crossfit so effective.
By Rachel Gallego
Health Columnist
A newly fitting alternative to prolonged cardio training is known as high intensity interval training, or HIIT.
For those of you who think that there is not enough time to exercise in the day, then this short-duration exercise may be the answer.
HIIT consists...
By Katalina Lawrence
Staff Writer
Students at CSUSM have the right to know what they are consuming, and building awareness of GMO’s implications can save lives.
As a young person I live life on the go, just like many of my peers. When you are a college student it is hard to focus on every little...
By Gloria Magallanes
Staff Writer
Surfing is a popular sport in California, and many don’t realize that it can also be used as a way to enjoy nature, relax and release tension in the body.
Some of the health benefits of surfing include cardiovascular fitness and strengthening of the body’s...
Due to the distance between the School of Nursing building and the main CSUSM campus there has developed a bit of disconnect between the general student population and Nursing students.
