Health + Wellness

“The Social Dilemma”: Coping with social media addiction in the age of COVID-19

Netflix’s thought-provoking documentary explores increased social media use among youth and its potential threat to mental well-being.

Christine Suh
3 days ago

There are only so many slices of pizza to go around

How to avoid spreading yourself too thin during a global pandemic.

Ella Katz October 14 at 3:12 PM

Students living outside of Pacific Standard Time struggle to balance sleep and school

A look at the sleep sacrifices students make to attend their lectures live and the health impacts of this decision

Ronny Hu October 12

The strength of weak ties with Dr. Meg Jay

If I told you that a stranger could transform your life, would you believe me?

Ella Katz October 7

The life of a chronically ill young adult during the COVID-19 pandemic

Nancy Pickett lives with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and has been strictly quarantined in her home since the beginning of the pandemic in March.

Alexis Gebhardt October 7

L.A.'s faved fitness studios return to in-person classes outdoors

Gyms and fitness studios across Los Angeles take advantage of the outdoor spaces to re-introduce group classes.

Gabi Golenberg October 7

Connected: Addressing Beauty Standards and mental health with Topicals

Connected: Addressing Beauty Standards and mental health with Topicals. How Topicals helped me feel more confident in my skin and look past beauty standards in skincare.

Daric Cottingham October 3

Perspective is everything during a pandemic

How to embrace the inevitable detours and off-roading of life.

Ella Katz September 30

As wildfire season heats up in California, students weigh their risks

As the COVID-19 pandemic rolled into its sixth month, a record-breaking wildfire season erupted, with fires growing throughout California. In the Los Angeles area, the Bobcat and Lake Fires have burned over a combined 86,000 acres of land, covering L.A. County in a blanket of hazy smoke. The unhealthy air quality prompted the South Coast Air Quality Management District to issue a series of smoke advisories, advising residents to stay indoors.

Olivia Novato September 24

The Secret to Manifesting the Life You Want: Being a Nice Person

Living the life you want is always possible despite the circumstances that life throws your way.

Ella Katz September 23

Deepak Chopra discusses the role of alternative medicine and spirituality in wellbeing

Integrated medicine expert Deepak Chopra joined USC’s dean of religious life in virtual conversation through Visions and Voices’ THRIVE series.

Steven Gong September 21

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