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By: Araceli Salcedo, CSUN Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing Volunteer
Besides water, tea is the most commonly consumed drink around the world. Green tea, to be exact, has been known to have many health benefits and has been used in cultures worldwide for medicinal/health purposes or simply enjoyed by people every day. Continue reading
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By: Sarah Hofstedt, CSUN Public Health Intern
Caffeine is ubiquitous in the college student’s world: it is in coffee and tea sold by the myriad of coffee shops in and around college campuses, and it is what gives energy drinks their kick. Most sodas contain caffeine, and even chocolate has some caffeine in it. It can be useful for getting a jumpstart on mornings when we feel sluggish, or keep us going during an afternoon slump. Continue reading
