Anorexia, bulimia and binge eating are common forms of eating disorders. Dr. David Baron describes how the rates of eating disorders increase in college and how to recognize if someone has symptoms. He also discusses how eating disorders differ between men and women and how to find resources to stay healthy.
Author Archives: Esther Lee
Ashe About Your Health: Massages, acupuncture and chiropractic services
Ever suffer back pain after a long day of sitting, slouching and studying over that final paper? Or experience soreness in your body from a car accident? You might wonder what treatment relieves these pains. Although many people choose to go to the hospital for their ailments, others might prefer a massage, acupuncture or chiropractic […]
Ashe About Your Health: How to recognize sunspots
What are sun spots? Are they harmful? How do you get rid of them? As students who live in sunny California, we might be prone to asking these questions concerning our skin. In this week’s Ashe About Your Health, Dr. Baron talks about how to recognize and take care of sun spots on the body.
Ashe About Your Health: How loud is too loud?
How loud is too loud? Whether listening to classical music while studying or rocking out at a concert, the volume of our surroundings directly impacts our ability to hear. Get rid of the ringing in your ears with help from Dr. Baron, who explains the science behind listening, discusses appropriate levels of noise and explains […]
Ashe About Your Health: Memory games for the brain
You might play Sudoku to exercise your brain or log onto Lumosity to play mind games that are said to increase memory, attention span, and mental speed. But in reality, how effective are these games in benefiting the brain? Do these mental “workouts” benefit you at all? Listen in to hear more about what Dr. […]
Ashe About Your Health: Misconceptions about superfoods
With the increasing popularity of such foods as kale and quinoa, “superfood” has become a buzzword in healthy eating. This week, Dr. David Baron sits down with Daily Bruin Radio reporter Esther Lee to discuss the formal definition of “superfoods” and how you can incorporate nutrient-rich foods into your diet.
Ashe About Your Health: Mental health
The Mental Health Crisis Act is legislation proposed last month that would broaden the conditions under which notifying the parents of a student exhibiting symptoms of mental illness is allowed. This week, Dr. Baron discusses the bill and what it means for students if it passes, as well as common mental illnesses and what students […]