Welcome to The My Lil' HealthSpot

Madison Hirano

Dec 6, 2019
1 min

Music is Good For You

Hello everyone, Did you know that music isn't just meant for carpool karaoke but that its also really good for your health? "Neuroscientists have discovered that listening to music heightens positive emotion through the reward centers of our brain, stimulating hits of dopamine that can make us feel good, or even elated." So tune in every Monday for our #MusicMonday playlists. #BOTrelief https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_ways_music_can_make_you_healthier

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Madison Hirano

Dec 4, 2019
1 min

Pros and Cons: Coffee

Hello everyone, Even though we can all recognize coffee as one of the best drinks to ever be invented, many health concerns have been raised over the past couple of years. Check out the link below to learn more about the pros and cons to this delicious but controversial morning wake up call... #BOTrelief https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270202.php

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Madison Hirano

Dec 2, 2019
1 min

It's Okay to Cry!

Hello everyone, I wanted to share with you this very interesting article written by #MedicalNewsToday outlining 8 health benefits of crying. Check out the link below and let us know what you think! #BOTrelief https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319631.php

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Madison Hirano

Nov 29, 2019
1 min

How to Avoid Getting Sick

Hello everyone, Having a cold sucks!!! Trust me I completely understand, which is why I found this article written by #HealthLine outlining the secrets to never getting sick. Check out the link below to discover some easy lifestyle changes that you can implement into your daily routine. #BOTrelief https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu/cold-flu-secrets#1

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Madison Hirano

Nov 27, 2019
1 min

How Mental Health is Changing Schools

Hello everyone, For today's #WellnessWednesday, I wanted to share this article written by #Times about how there are record numbers of college students seeking treatment for depression and anxiety. It also talks about how schools are trying to keep up with the increasing need for resources devoted to rapid-access services. Click the link below to learn more... #BOTrelief https://time.com/5190291/anxiety-depression-college-university-students/

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The Relationship Between Light and Wellness

Madison Hirano

Nov 25, 2019
1 min

The Relationship Between Light and Wellness

Hello everyone, Today I wanted to share this interesting article written by #Forbes that I stumbled upon talking about how light is the new all natural ingredient for health and wellness. Let us know what you think... #BOTrelief https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnnosta/2018/10/26/light-is-the-new-all-natural-ingredient-for-health-and-wellness/#11e7cbafc5f0

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Madison Hirano

Nov 24, 2019
1 min

Feed Your Brain

Hello everyone, With midterm season just around the corner, we wanted to share this article talking about what #NAUCanadaOnline has claimed to be the 10 best brain food snacks to eat while studying. Click the link below to learn more and let us know what you snack on... #BOTrelief https://canada.national.edu/the-10-best-brain-food-snacks-for-studying/

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Madison Hirano

Nov 21, 2019
1 min

College Friendships

Hello everyone, For #ThursdayThoughts, I wanted to share this article written by #Dartmouth that talks about how your college friendships help you and also don't! I thought it had some very interesting points about how to socially make the most out of the college experience. #BOTrelief https://news.dartmouth.edu/news/2016/12/how-your-college-friendships-help-you-or-dont

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Madison Hirano

Nov 20, 2019
1 min

Strong Relationships

Hello everyone, For #WellnessWednesday, we wanted to show you this article written by #Harvard talking about the health benefits to strong relationships. Click the link below and let us know what you think.. #BOTrelief https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/the-health-benefits-of-strong-relationships

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Madison Hirano

Nov 14, 2019
1 min

Common Travel Ailments Explained...

Hello everyone, In light of fall break, I wanted to share this article talking about the ways that travel messes with our body and how we can actually fix them. Click the link below to read more about what #Today has to say... Also, is anyone going somewhere fun for fall break??? #BOTrelief https://www.today.com/health/swelling-skin-breakouts-more-4-common-travel-symptoms-explained-t100448

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Madison Hirano

Nov 7, 2019
1 min

Depression: Know the Signs

Hello everyone, For today's #ThursdayThoughts, I wanted to shed light on the health issue of depression. Did you know that "according to the most recent estimates from the National Institute of Mental Health, just over 7 percent of all U.S. adults experienced an episode of major depression in 2017"??? Even scarier, this article highlights how over 300 million adults and children live with depression worldwide. It's important to take note if you are experiencing some of the sy

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Madison Hirano

Nov 4, 2019
1 min

Travel on a Budget This Winter

Hello everyone, Want to go somewhere this winter break but feel like you don't have the funds to do it? Visit the link below to learn more about how you can find some major flight deals on #SkyScanner. Let us know where you dream destination is this break... #BOTrelief https://www.skyscanner.com/tips-and-inspiration/last-minute-flights-how-to-find-extremely-cheap-last-minute-flight-deals

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Madison Hirano

Nov 1, 2019
1 min

What is Dandruff?

Hello everyone, Trust me this isn't my favorite thing to talk about either but it is very important!! No matter how stressful or lazy you are, please remember to wash you hair as frequent washing with a regular shampoo is the most important treatment for dandruff. Click the link below to read an article written by #UniversityofMichigan about what dandruff is, causes and how to treat it! #BOTrelief https://uhs.umich.edu/dandruff If you run out of shampoo, get it online and hav

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Welcome Week: Tricks to Remembering Names

Madison Hirano

Nov 1, 2019
1 min

Welcome Week: Tricks to Remembering Names

Hello everyone, We can all relate to remembering people's faces but not names. In order to save yourself from the embarrassment that follows asking that awkward question, we found this article written by Forbes which outlines 5 tricks to remembering names. Let us know if this helps! #BOTrelief #ThatAwkwardMomentAvoided #YourWelcome https://www.forbes.com/sites/work-in-progress/2013/08/21/the-best-five-tricks-to-remember-names/#7c096850501f

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Madison Hirano

Oct 21, 2019
1 min

Whiten Those Sneakers

Hello everyone, Just bought a new pair of sneakers??? Afraid that you're going to get them dirty??? If so, we got you covered. Check out the link below to read an article by #WellandGood that talks about ways to brighten your sneakers using toothpaste. #BOTrelief If you ever need toothpaste delivered to your dorm, buy it online and we'll have it brought to your door step. https://www.wellandgood.com/good-looks/how-to-remove-scuff-marks-from-shoes/

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Madison Hirano

Oct 10, 2019
1 min

Let's Talk About Anxiety

Hello everyone, Today I wanted to shed light on the issue of anxiety, a feeling and sometimes medical disorder that many college students unfortunately face a year. We found this article written by #HarvardMedicalSchool talking about anxiety and how to cope with it. Remember to call 1-833-RELIEF-8 if you need any support from us! #BOTrelief

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Madison Hirano

Oct 10, 2019
1 min

Self-Talk Your Way to Success

Hello everyone, Yes, you heard me right! The #UCBerkeleyWellnessBlog came out with an article using research to show you can self-talk your way to success. Click the link below to read more about it... #BOTrelief https://www.berkeleywellness.com/healthy-mind/mind-body/article/self-talk-your-way-success

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Madison Hirano

Oct 2, 2019
1 min

Guide to Self-care

Hello everyone, Today, we wanted to shed light on the importance of a self-care routine. #NYU has outlined several easy tips on how to make "me time" a part of your everyday life. Click the link below to read more about it... #BOTrelief https://www.nyu.edu/students/health-and-wellness/student-health-center/health-information/TimeManagement.html

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Madison Hirano

Sep 29, 2019
1 min

Advil or Tylenol??

Hello everyone, Are you an Advil or Tylenol kind of person, what about Motrin? When it comes pain relievers? Did you know we're more likely to prefer the painkiller our mother bought? But not all pain relievers are created equal and some can even have serious side effects. Click the link below to see what the experts say about which pain killer more effective... #BOTrelief https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/12-things-you-should-know-about-pain-relievers

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Madison Hirano

Sep 23, 2019
1 min

Kick the Coffee Habit

Hello everyone, Who doesn't need coffee when they wake up in the morning? I know its hard but with endless people (ie. my parents) telling me to not rely on it, I was forced to look for other options. Click the link below to learn about some ways #NorthWestern recommends kicking the coffee habit! #BOTrelief https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-news-blog/youre-kicking-the-coffee-habit

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