AME Stories
Featured AME Researcher: Mauricio Guillen, MS
January 17, 2025
Mauricio Guillen, MS, is a behavioral ecologist currently completing his PhD at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), while also undertaking a research stay at the UCSF AME Center under Drs. Elissa Epel and Aric Prather. 
From AME Researchers: The Role of Trait Mindfulness in Moderating Climate Distress During Wildfire Season
December 09, 2024
Climate change remains one of the most pressing issues of our time, and serves as source of psychological stress for many. Extreme worry about climate change may drive individuals to avoid their negative thoughts and feelings about climate, which researchers refer to as maladaptive climate distress. 
Featured AME Researcher: Ruth Marheinecke, MSc.
December 01, 2024
Ruth Marheinecke, MSc., is a social and clinical psychologist completing her PhD. in psychology at Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena and working concurrently at Jena University Hospital, Germany. 
From AME Researchers: Psychosocial Disadvantage During Childhood and Midlife Health
October 29, 2024
Psychosocial disadvantage in childhood contributes to health disparities in aging-related outcomes through biological, behavioral, and systemic pathways. 
Seasonal Wellness Recipe: Fragrant Iced Tea
August 29, 2024
Low-Sugar Iced Tea
Ingredients:
Two cups water
Two black or green tea bags
Two teaspoons honey
Lemon juice
Ice, to serve
Seeking Qualified Mindfulness Teachers - Help Shape the Next Generation!
August 01, 2024
We are seeking qualified mindfulness teachers as to lead an experiential small group on mindfulness and climate resilience for UC students for the 2025 UC Climate Resilience Course. 
The Power of Deep Rest
August 01, 2024
Perpetual stress runs us down. But a truly restorative state that alters our bodies at the cellular level can counter this deterioration.
Healthy Diet with Less Sugar Is Linked to Younger Biological Age
July 29, 2024
Researchers find benefits of sticking with foods that are rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients. 
Seasonal Wellness Beverage: Citrus Coconut Water
May 14, 2024
Stay hydrated this summer for optimal health with a delicious citrus coconut water beverage!
Adequate hydration is crucial for our well-being, especially as we reach the warmer months of the year.
AME News: UC Climate Resilience Pilot Course
May 08, 2024
This Spring Quarter has marked the start of the UC Climate Resilience Course, an innovative class taking place at eight different UC campuses in which students are learning to transform climate distress to collective action. The course is co-directed by Dr. Elissa Epel of UCSF, Dr. Philippe...