Category Archives: Health

Some Facts About Handwashing You Didn’t Know

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By: Sarah Hofstedt, CSUN Public Health Intern

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether you really need to wash your hands, here are some facts to remind you of the importance of handwashing:

Most health-care associated infections (HAIs) could have been prevented with good hand hygiene. HAIs are infections people get while being treated in a health care setting, and are caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. What’s worse is that many of these infections are resistant to antibiotics; this means that they are difficult to treat, and preventing them with good hygiene is a healthcare provider’s best bet.

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Why Everyone Should Have This One Sleep Habit

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By: Sarah Hofstedt, CSUN Public Health Intern

Sleep deprivation is a major source of stress for college students; only 12% of CSUN students report getting enough sleep on a regular basis. Last minute study sessions and due-at-midnight assignments have claimed many nights, and many people are left wondering how they can get their sleep schedule under control. Stress and sleep problems are closely related, but there is one trick that may alleviate the issues caused by a problematic sleep schedule:

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Choosing the Best Menstrual Hygiene Option for You

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By: Sarah Hofstedt, CSUN Public Health Intern

Our lives are full of decisions in this day and age:

  • What will I make for dinner? Which movie should I see? Where should I go for spring break?
  • We have more choices today than previous generations ever did, and menstrual health is no exception. Pads? Tampons? Menstrual cups?! Oh my!
  • Menstrual hygiene is the matter of absorbing and discarding menstrual fluid in a clean and safe way. It can be tough to decide which menstrual hygiene method is best for you, so here’s a breakdown of options to help make the choice easier.

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Five Ways to Meditate Without Meditating

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By: Sarah Hoftstedt, CSUN Public Health Intern

Clear your mind. Be calm. Don’t think about the dirty dishes in the sink. Or the exam next week, or the fact that your car’s air conditioner probably needs fixing. Don’t think about that one time you embarrassed yourself in front of your sixth grade class. Clear your mind… Wait, did you remember to feed your roommate’s goldfish?!

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