Kiyan Rajabi

June 6, 2013

Health and Wellness Columnist Toasts Graduating Gauchos

By Kiyan Rajabi

As We Take Our Last Breath As Undergrads My Fellow Graduates, When you took your first breath on Earth, you underwent a beautiful, irreversible transformation. Before, your lungs were fully immersed in fluid, but your bo...

January 8, 2013

The Low Fat Myth: Why A Fat-Deficient Diet Could Prevent a Slim Waistline

By Kiyan Rajabi

At some point, most people have set a New Year’s Resolution to improve some aspect of their health, wellness or fitness. We all know it’s January when every gym in America is offering a New Year’s Special. Navigate...

November 7, 2012

Why A Good Night’s Sleep is Crucial to Your Health

By Kiyan Rajabi

“Sleep is for the weak” and “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” used to be my life mottos until I realized the complete opposite was true. Recent findings confirm the recommendations that have been passed down from ou...

October 23, 2012

Why The Foods You Love Could Be Causing Serious Health Problems

By Kiyan Rajabi

Bread, beer, cake, cereal, cookies, donuts, pancakes, pizza and spaghetti. Are you hungry yet? What do all these things have in common? The answer is not only that they’re all pretty yummy human creations, but also tha...

October 9, 2012

Beneficial Bacterias: The Friends Your Belly is Aching For

By Kiyan Rajabi

When I hear the word bacteria, I still get chills imagining the endless wait on a freezing chair at the doctor’s office with those fluorescent lights glaring at me. Though bacteria has received a bad rap because of its...

August 22, 2012

Make the Most of Your Years at UCSB

By Kiyan Rajabi

Ah yes, College. The habits you adopt during your time here are likely to stay with you for life. As I approach my last year at this incredible institution, there are a few tidbits I wish I knew earlier during my career ...

May 29, 2012

The Down Low on Dopamine

By Kiyan Rajabi

Do you find yourself taking Facebook breaks every five minutes? Well, it may just be your human nature. According to a recent study conducted by Vanderbilt University, researchers found the neurotransmitter dopamine is c...

May 15, 2012

How Spicing Up Your Plate Can Spice Up Your Health: The Truth About Peppers

By Kiyan Rajabi

Watch out salt, pepper just got even spicier! For most of our post-Gerber days, many of us have been aimlessly smothering black pepper on our meals to enhance its taste. Although this act is immediately delectable to the...

May 1, 2012

When Tech and Health Collide: LOL-ing and Driving

By Kiyan Rajabi

Texting while driving has become NBD. In fact, data from the University of California, San Diego’s Trauma Epidemiology & Injury Prevention Research Center suggests this act is quite widespread among college student...

April 17, 2012

Exercise Your Brain Power: The Smarter Study Break

By Kiyan Rajabi

Contrary to popular belief, research suggests that not all procrastination is bad. In fact, hitting the gym before the books may actually help commit the dreaded Krebs cycle to memory. Conventional health advice consiste...

April 3, 2012

Health’s Newest Pop Sensation: The Latest on Popcorn’s Nutritional Benefits

By Kiyan Rajabi

In recent years, dieticians and health experts have recommended popcorn as a healthy substitute for sweets because of its low fat content and its high insoluble fiber. New findings from the University of Scranton suggest...

March 6, 2012

New Devices Help Users Track Fitness Goals: How One Local Company Marries Tech and Health

By Kiyan Rajabi

As springtime approaches, many of us may have already returned to the couch, having forgotten our ambitious New Year’s resolutions. Nonetheless, we’ve all experienced or seen the “freshman 15” and are aware of th...

February 28, 2012

Attention Chocoholics: Scientists Confirm Cocoa As A Healthy Stimulant

By Kiyan Rajabi

February 14, 2012

From Fun to Food: Why Ch-ch-ch-Chia is Back

By Kiyan Rajabi

Upon hearing the word “chia,” the first thing that probably comes to mind is the obnoxious catchphrase, “Ch-ch-ch-chia!” Though these little plant pets are nostalgic for some, I’d like to shed light on the newe...

January 24, 2012

New Study Substantiates Old Herd Mentality Theory

By Kiyan Rajabi

Would you jump off a cliff if everyone else was doing it? Well, according to new findings, chances are you just might take the plunge. Herd mentality is a commonly cited and studied human behavior. Its applications are p...