WELLNESS

FIND YOUR BALANCE WITH THE BUZZ

The Screenshot Graveyard

Saving everything and returning to almost nothing By: Julia Gendin Graphic by Petra De Meo Consider a doctor’s instructions, a paragraph from an article, a text message that made you feel better, a dress you might buy from Aritzia, a restaurant a friend recommended. Most of us have one or all of the above examples in our camera rolls. Together, they make up thousands of tiny digital scraps that were important enough to save and not important enough to ever look at again. We

Julia Gendin

1 day ago3 min read

Celsius vs. Coffee

Which One To Choose as Finals Creep Up? By Ava Baima Photograph by Emma Almaraz There has long been a debate over whether you should choose a coffee or a Celsius for a midday caffeine pick-me-up. The average BU student may wonder, “Should I go to CityCo to pick up a Celsius, or go to Starbucks and get an iced latte?” I’ve been there too, and this article breaks down the pros and cons of each option. Pros of Celsius: High caffeine content One Celsius contains 200 mg of caffein

Ava Baima

Apr 272 min read

Work Hard, Play Hard, Take Care of Yourself Hard.

How to make self-care work for you. By Phoebe Stern We’ve all heard “work hard, play hard”, but where does that leave us mentally and physically? As someone who cares about my grades and loves a good night out (or two or three), I am always wondering when and how to make time for myself to recharge, rest, and recover. Through plenty of weekend benders and hours spent in the library, I’m realizing that a “work hard, play hard” lifestyle isn’t sustainable unless you take care o

Phoebe Stern

Apr 202 min read

Stop Waiting To Feel Proud

The case for celebrating effort over outcome By Brooke Elwell Graphic by Katie-Ann Small There’s a hushed pressure intertwined with the college experience. It hums in the background until it starts to speak: You should have an internship by now. You should have all A’s. You should know what you want to do with your life. You should be leaner, more social, and closer to your goals. It shows up when you compare grades or step into the gym a week after setting a goal and expect

Brooke Elwell

Apr 63 min read

Should Wellness Influencers Tell You if They are Taking a GLP-1?

The ethics of transparency when personal health choices become public influence By Katherine Markello Graphic by Zoe Lyko Imagine you see someone post a beautiful cake they made online, and you want to bake it yourself. You follow their recipe to a T – every last measurement, meticulous step, minute in the oven, and second spent cooling. But your cake comes out looking nothing like theirs. Where did you go wrong? You did everything they showed you. This disconnect mirrors w

Katherine Markello

Mar 302 min read

So, you want to start weightlifting?

By Erica Schwartz Photograph by Julien Pedro As a longtime weightlifter and recently minted Certified Personal Trainer, I often have friends ask me how to get started in the gym. Starting weightlifting can feel intimidating, especially for women and gender nonconforming people, but it doesn’t have to be. Lifting weights is an incredible stress reliever and plays an important role in long term health. So, here is some of my advice to get you started Don’t be afraid to ask for

Erica Schwartz

Mar 232 min read

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