Colorado recently became the second state to legalize recreational marijuana use in the United States, following Washington in 2012. Dr. David Baron discussed the recent legislation with Daily Bruin Radio Reporter Esther Lee. Listen to the chronic problems caused by marijuana and the differences between smoking weed and cigarettes in this week’s Ashe About Your Health […]
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Ashe About Your Health: Supplements
Supplements come in a multitude of varieties with different ingredients and purposes. From probiotics to protein powder, Dr. David Baron from the Ashe Center spoke with Daily Bruin Radio this week to explain their effects on the human body and to what extent they can complement or replace a balanced meal.
Ashe About Your Health: What is a ketogenic diet?
The word “diet” is often used colloquially to refer to a regiment of strict foods with the aim to regulate weight. Ketogenic diets are a popular diet to lose weight by consuming high levels of fats with low levels of carbohydrates. Daily Bruin Radio spoke with Dr. David Baron from the Ashe Center to understand […]
Ashe About Your Health: Taking naps
To nap, or not to nap? With the potential installation of sleep pods on campus, it’s a relevant question for UCLA students to ask. Did you know that naps lasting longer than an hour actually do more harm than good for our sleep schedule? Dr. Baron from the Ashe Center talks about the intended purpose […]
Ashe About Your Health: Staying active
We know that it’s important to maintain an active lifestyle, but what kinds of exercises should students be doing to stay fit and manage stress? This week, listen to what Dr. David Baron has to say about emphasizing specific workouts for optimal health, learning to fit exercise in your daily schedule and balancing aerobic, cardio […]
Gangnam Style: Gaining popularity and losing meaning in America
“Gangnam Style,” the latest pop culture sensation and most-viewed Youtube video in the world, has drawn millions of viewers with its wacky “horse dances” and catchy lyrics. But with its escalating popularity in America, the original meaning of this video has become overshadowed. Hear first-year history student Jeremy Rondon, second-year psychobiology student Kevin Suh, second-year psychology student Esther Kim, and David Yoo, director of the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, talk about the video.