EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Nature Therapy Seminar – Monday October 11 @ 10:00 am
The UCI Center for Healthspan Sciences, in collaboration with the UCI Department of Earth System Sciences, invites you to attend our upcoming Zoom Panel Discussion on Nature Therapy. Join us to learn about the important role that nature can plain human health, from the health benefits of nature therapy to the importance of maintaining the health of our planet. The panel discussion will be led by Dr. Mahtab Jafari, the Center Director and Professor at the UCI School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The Truth About Dietary Supplements: An Evidence-Based Guide To A Safe Medicine Cabinet
After decades of research on herbal remedies, pharmaceuticals, and the bizarre industry of dietary supplements, I developed this book as a guide to teach the public how to choose and take the supplements that they truly need and avoid those that could cause them harm. In a largely unregulated industry, dietary supplements exist in a virtual minefield of misinformation and potentially dangerous health trends. This book will provide you with all the facts and information you need to make informed decisions about the supplements you take. And hopefully will help you make healthier choices along the way. Want to Learn More? Click Here
The Power of Journaling (Especially During a Pandemic)
June 12, 2020 Have you ever felt that you needed 34 hours in a day instead of 24? So that you could meet school deadlines, go to your club meetings, work, hang out with your [...]
Anxiety and depression: an epidemic among college students
May is the Mental Health Awareness Month I asked my dear friend, Kristi Hugstad, the author of Beneath the Surface, to write a blog for us to honor this month. The UCI Counseling Center will [...]
Why Do You Procrastinate? And Tips on How to Combat Procrastination.
Did you know 80-95% of college students procrastinate on academic work? Are you included in this statistic? If yes, continue reading…If no, continue reading so you can help your fellow procrastinator friends. A 2007 meta-analysis [...]
Financial Tips for College Students: 6 Fool Proof Ways to Save Money!
As an undergraduate student, budgeting should be one of your most important tasks. With a low job experience level, time dedicated toward studies, and responsibilities for extra-curricular activities, having a consistent and satisfying income stream [...]
How to Have a Successful Group Study
Being part of a study group is key to your academic success. The best way to learn something is to discuss it and teach it. Here are some tips for a successful group study: Allocate [...]
Time Management Tips: Use a calendar.
Classes, exams, study groups, extracurricular activities, work, etc. when combined with poor time management all lead to academic stress. I am not going to tell you that you need to have a stress-free life. Academic life [...]
Please Sleep More!!
I am sorry, but I cannot help but talking about why you need to sleep more. Sleep deprivation is a huge problem among college students, and this fact should not be taken lightly. Various studies [...]
Pause and ask yourself choice-based questions!
A colleague texted me this afternoon to see if I had time for a coffee. I was in the middle of a writing project when she texted me. On one hand, I really wanted to [...]
How about a December Resolution? | Developing a good habit or breaking a bad habit?
The holiday season is a great time of the year to relax, recharge or catch up with things that have piled up on our “to do lists”. But the holidays also gives us the opportunity [...]
Want to do great on your finals? Sleep!!!
Here is a scientifically proven recommendation to help you do better on your final exams: According to Dr. Matthew Walker, the director of Sleep and Neuroimaging Lab at Berkeley, sleep can improve learning and memory. [...]
Deep Breathing to Relax
Did you take any deep breaths today? If you normally do not take deep breaths during the day, what if you knew that there is strong scientific evidence for the benefits of mindful deep breathing? [...]
Are You Stressed Out?
Being a college student these days can be stressful. I see the stress on the faces of my students. I can see it in the way they talk, and I see it especially right before [...]
Sleep to De-Stress & Be Healthy
I always considered myself a good sleeper. I would joke that as soon as I see my pillow I fall asleep. But about 10 years ago, while going through a divorce, I developed insomnia. I [...]
What Exactly is a Habit?
One of my habits is that I cannot leave my office or home unless everything is put back in its place. This could take me minutes or sometimes an hour. Another habit of mine is [...]
Dance to De-Stress
Stress is one of your worst enemies and you need to recognize and manage it as soon as you feel it. A few days ago, I received some bad news that stressed me out; to [...]
Guarana: A caffeine-packed plant that can cause heart problems.
Guarana is a popular plant extract found in many supplement products including energy drinks that claim to boost performance and energy levels. It comes from a little black seed that grows on a tree indigenous [...]
Impact of Vitamin D on cancer results are evaluated!
The results of a landmark study that evaluated the impact of Vitamin D on cancer in 25,871 people was just published! I recently posted a blog titled, “Does Vitamin D have a protective effect against [...]
Does Vitamin D have a protective effect against cancer?
The short answer to this question is: We don’t know! Some studies have shown that individuals with vitamin D deficiency had a 31% higher risk for colorectal cancer. Other studies have shown that postmenopausal women [...]
Do you really need that dietary supplement?
How do you know that you need the dietary supplement that you just purchased? Last week, I gave a community talk at the Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, CA titled “Dietary Supplements Examined”. One [...]
Have you ever taken a probiotic?
Have you ever taken a probiotic (microorganisms or “good bacteria” that can help restore balance in the gut) or a prebiotic (substances that feed good bacteria to help them grow in your gut)? If you [...]
Did you know the FDA does NOT regulate dietary supplements?
You read that right! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate dietary supplements. This means that the manufacturers of dietary supplements do not need to prove that their products are safe or [...]
