credits We would like to acknowledge the following people for their contributions to this edition. We would also like to make special mention of the following UCLA physicians, professors and faculty members who donated their time and expertise to ensuring the accuracy of content published in the following articles:
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Raffi Tachdjian, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Clinical Medicine at UCLA
athletic apparel: ineffective or advantageous? Elisa Terry, NSCA-CSCS FITWELL Services Program Director, UCLA Recreation
patrol those moles!
Cameron Chesnut, MD, Chief Resident in Dermatology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
study techniques
Melissa Magaro, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Affective Disorders Program Coordinator, UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services
when you get the nibbles: dips to pick (and skip)
Julie Skrupta, Board Certified Holistic Health Coach, UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families and Communities
Alona Zerlin, MS, RD, Dietitian II, Department of Medicine, Center for Human Nutrition
living air purifiers: improve indoor air with household plants!
Julie Skrupta, Board Certified Holistic Health Coach, UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families and Communities
nail polish: the toxic-trio
Alona Zerlin, MS, RD, Dietitian II, Department of Medicine, Center for Human Nutrition
Cameron Chesnut, MD, Chief Resident in Dermatology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
bmp: a panel of eight that tells your state: a guide to blood tests and what they can tell you
decoding the nutrition label
Michele Hoh, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCLA Family Medicine Practice, Iris Cantor/UCLA Women’s Health Center
Carol Chen, MS, RD, Dietitian, UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center
copy-edits and review
Julie Escobar, Chalisa Prarasri, & Shannon Wongvibulsin
layout revisions quantified self-movement: tracking your life to keep your life on track Elisa Terry, NSCA-CSCS FITWELL Services Program Director, UCLA Recreation
Barbara Wong, Shannon Wongvibulsin, and Karin Yuen
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the heat on red meat: a guide to red meat consumption and related risks
getting the daily dose