Student Health Archives — College Planning Center and Guides
The sooner you incorporate healthy habits into your life, the higher chance you have of leading a lifelong healthy lifestyle. Sticking to healthy choices can be hard, especially in college—sometimes it’s easier to order takeout or to sleep in an hour longer and skip the workout. However, when you make the conscious decision to make […]
Sleep can affect nearly every aspect of your life, from your health to your social life. To learn more about the importance of quality sleep, read further.
Going to college is a significant feat, especially if you’re returning after a long break or starting for the first time as an adult. Sometimes you have to postpone things you want to do to care for your family, but regaining your drive is always a great thing. However, you may wonder how to manage […]
As you head to college, you’ve probably already heard about the “Freshman 15” on more than one occasion. Some people think it’s a myth that you gain a lot of weight during your first year of college, but for some students, it’s a reality A study by Utah University found that 25% of college students […]
As the holidays come and go, one thing we truly hope remains—kindness. The holiday season is typically quite full of generosity, acts of service, and other amiable actions. However, those tend to falter off once the holidays pass. This year keep the season of giving going by following a few of these simple ways to […]
The holidays are upon us and that means that it’s time for some good old-fashioned holiday dinners with family. Research shows that people tend to lose sight of their diets and nutritional needs during this period. It’s probably due to the overabundance of greasy and delicious food that is featured during these dinners. It’s important […]
The close of the semester causes many different emotions. Some people might be relieved while others become very stressed. Don’t despair if you find yourself at the “stressed” end of the spectrum. There are resources at hand to lift you out of that funk. Get a Hobby area rugs • bath rugs • braided […]
Just dread the finals week. So much to cram and can’t sleep during finals – which compounds my situation. What can I do? If this sounds like you, read on!
What happens when you are away from home on study abroad or in your first week of college? You might not plan to have a dental emergency while you are away from your hometown dentist, but it can definitely happen. There are various reasons for having a dental emergency, including a toothache from an infection […]
With flu season right around the corner and final exams soon after, keeping your health in peak condition is of the utmost importance. Dorm rooms and dining halls are breeding grounds for germs, however, and staving off the flu is often easier said than done. Luckily, with these helpful tips for students staying healthy in […]