If you’re like me, the school year feels like it's filled with back-to-back finals, late night study sessions and more trips to Starbucks than you'd care to admit. It can all be a blur and it’s easy for students to forget one very important thing: sleep. Sleep is vital to a healthy mind and body, but when life becomes hectic, it tends to fall to the bottom of our to … [Read more...] about 4 Tips to Maximize Your Sleeping Time
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Jump on the Juice Cleanse Craze
Photo by Shayla Girardin A pile of textbooks, a laptop and a glass of juice, you may have noticed the latest accessory that Pepperdine students are toting to class — a bottle of juice. Juicing is a huge trend, so nowadays it’s not uncommon to spot a student sipping their lunch through a straw. Whether cleansing, replacing a meal or just enjoying a fruity beverage, juices are … [Read more...] about Jump on the Juice Cleanse Craze
Common Fitness Myths Debunked
Photo by Shayla Girardin True or false? Here are some popular fitness myths that are sure to surprise you. Myth: All carbs are bad. Eating the right carbs at the right time is actually good for you. There are different types of carbohydrates. Certain complex carbohydrates are great, while simple carbs and overly processed foods are the carbs to avoid. Try to steer … [Read more...] about Common Fitness Myths Debunked
Healthy Happy Hour Will Encourage Healthy Living
Photo by Sylvia Hartley The Healthy 2020 Coalition plans to introduce a new program called Healthy Happy Hour during dead week this semester to encourage students to eat healthy, take part in activities, meet new people and have fun. Campus Recreation Assistant Director Denton Jones said the main goal for the kickoff event is to engage students. “Details we’re still … [Read more...] about Healthy Happy Hour Will Encourage Healthy Living
5 Things a Good Cup of Joe Can Do For You
As a coffee enthusiast myself (I prefer the term “enthusiast” over “addict”) I have always been amazed by the percentage of our population who are able to function normally without caffeine. I’m even more amazed by the percentage that actually dislike coffee. Coffee is especially popular among college students. Senior Stacey Lee describes herself as a shameless coffee … [Read more...] about 5 Things a Good Cup of Joe Can Do For You
