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April 26, 2019

Measles Cases in the US

As you may be aware, measles has been in the news a lot lately, with an increase in cases globally as well as within the United States, linked to decreased vaccination rates.  Measles starts with fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and sore throat. It’s followed by a rash that spreads over the body. Measles can be serious, especially to young children and adults; about 1 in 4 people need to be hospitalized and 1-2 per 1000 may die from complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis (brain infection).

April 22, 2019

Measles on my Mind

Measles on my Mind 

Guy Nicolette, MD, CAQSM
Assistant Vice Chancellor, University Health Services

Measles is back in the news —  the latest outbreaks of note are in New York state.  With this recent spike in cases, the United States has now seen the highest yearly number of infections reported in 2019 than in over two decades (except for 2014). And it is only April.  

April 3, 2019

"Embodied" by Connie Sobczak

Image of Video still of Connie during the Embodied Talk

Embodied, a talk with Connie Sobczak

Connie Sobczak is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Body Positive and Author of Embody: Learning to Love Your Unique Body (and quiet that critical voice!) 

March 21, 2019

5 Cooking Basics for Midterm Season
During midterm season, the question of what to eat becomes more desperate. It becomes more of a question of what to eat when I’m running low on groceries, don’t know what to cook, and don’t have time to think about food right now. And sure, during these hectic weeks, Uber Eats and local spots have always been there for me, providing a quick solution to my dilemma. It works for the first few meals, and then slowly I realize my checking account won’t be able to sustain my current eating habits for very long. I had to find another way, and after lots of practice and experimentation, I did! I figured out some basic principles that can be used to make meals that are not only fast and cheap, but also delicious, and I’d love to share them with you so that you can use your time and brainpower for exams, not for agonizing over what to make for dinner. Here are 5 basic cooking skills you can use to make fast and delicious meals to fuel you through exam season.

March 1, 2019

Eating Healthy on a Budget
10 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget Are you tired of opening your wallet every time your stomach starts growling? Well, this post is for you! Whether you’re a student on-the-go or just looking to save money on food, anyone can pick up quick and easy ways to eat on a budget. We asked our very own UHS Nutrition Outreach Workers (NOWs) to share their best practices for eating healthy without breaking the bank.

December 18, 2018

Home Cooking Basics
Watch three videos on home cooking basics with Nutrition Outreach Workers, Nikki and Katie.

December 10, 2018

Tuberculosis (TB)

What is Tuberculosis (TB)? 

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by germs that are spread from person to person through the air. TB usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, the kidneys, or the spine. TB is treatable, but a person with TB can die if they develop active disease and do not get treatment. 

November 21, 2018

Gratitude and Mindful Eating
As campus take a little holiday hiatus this week from the busy Fall semester, I invite you to slow down and make some time for gratitude. But firstly, what is gratitude? Gratitude is being able to appreciate what gifts and benefits you presently have in life.

October 24, 2018

Mindful Eating
Have you ever found yourself eating unconsciously while you’re mentally writing a to-do list? I know I have! As a student, it often seems like there’s not enough time in the day to eat. Between midterms, work-study commitments, and essay deadlines, eating can become an overlooked and rushed afterthought. However mindful eating can transform mealtime into a refreshing and stress-relieving act. To eat mindfully is to bring non-judgmental awareness to the act of eating, to notice both the food and our body’s sensations while eating. It’s an invitation to slow down, relax, and appreciate our food.

August 24, 2018

Meet the UHS Nutrition Team

Welcome new and returning UC Berkeley students! We are pleased to introduce a few new members of our UHS Nutrition team:

July 23, 2018

Edit Name and Pronouns in eTang

Students will have the option to edit their chosen name, pronouns, and gender identity via the eTang Patient Portal. This change is a direct result of student feedback and UHS is excited to make it a reality. To make changes to your profile, log in to the eTang Patient Portal, click the 'edit' button to the right of your information, and select from a drop-down list.

June 26, 2018

Combating Fat Talk
The Nutrition Outreach Workers (NOW) are combating fat talk in these three videos! Watch and learn more about what fat talk is and how to combat it.

May 4, 2018

Will our friendship change?
My friend is getting into a relationship and I am very happy for her but I am afraid that we will not be as close as we used to be. What should I do?

April 27, 2018

Can't Get Him Off My Mind
I dated this guy over a year ago and I still miss him. I tried to forget about him but the thought of him always remains in the back of my mind. What should I do?

April 26, 2018

Finals Week Nutrition Tips
During RRR week make sure to REPLENISH your energy to study effectively! Throughout RRR week and Finals Week, it’s easy to fall into the cycle of studying and preparing for finals while not making enough time to take care of yourself. But did you know that you can combat stress simply by taking care of your health and well-being? Check out some of these tips from the Nutrition Outreach Workers (NOWs): to keep your mind and body energized and ready to take on finals!

April 13, 2018

Stay in the Bay After Graduation?
I’m graduating this May and I want to stay in the Bay Area. I’m happy here since all my friends are here and I just love the area. But my parents want me to go back to the East Coast. I’m looking at job options and everything that I’m interested in is in the bay, but I don’t want to disappoint my parents either since I do care about them. Any thoughts?

April 6, 2018

Long distance love losing steam
I've been dating my long-distance boyfriend for a while now, about 10 months. We started dating during the last few months of high school. I see him about once every month for a weekend or so. I feel like I've lost the physical attraction, but he has a very attractive personality/character that I would be sad to lose. He's my best friend. When we kiss, I don't feel the spark anymore though. And the sex was never really satisfying for me. I know it's satisfying for him and that he isn't losing the physical or emotional attraction. What should I do? We'll be within a 5-minute drive of each other during the summer, but it's a long-distance relationship during the school year.

March 14, 2018

Eating healthy with a busy schedule
Many students have a hectic schedule and often lack time to sit down to have a proper meal. As a student, I often rush through meals, eat processed food to save time, or even forget about eating. These poor eating habits lead to feeling tired, increase stress, and weaken the immune system. Through my own experiences, I learned how to incorporate healthy eating habits with a restless agenda. Here are some tips that you can do to start eating well with a busy life.

March 9, 2018

Tag-along Roommate
My roommate is always trying to tag along with me and my friends. I'm cool with them coming sometimes since I know he doesn't have a lot of friends, but I really want to spend time with my friends without him being there. Is there any way I can let him know without being rude?

March 2, 2018

Is He Interested In Me?
I like this guy but I think that he's gay. What do I do?