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Living in a dorm can be equal parts exciting and exhausting. The thought of sharing a space with your closest friends is great, but living in close quarters can sometimes wear on you. Such an intimate living situation can not only take a toll on your mental wellness, but also significantly affect your physical health. […]
College is full of new experiences like meeting new friends, learning new skills, and figuring out who and what you want to be as you grow older. Sometimes, academic life can be stressful. Over the past few years, researchers have identified that college students are struggling with anxiety, depression, and panic attacks more than ever […]
As a college student, it’s easy to overlook your physical health and wellbeing when you’re busy concentrating on getting to your classes, studying for exams, finishing homework, and maintaining a social life. However, developing healthy habits now will make it easier to stay healthy throughout the rest of your life — not to mention avoid […]
As a busy college student, you may regularly feel torn between trying to stay healthy and trying to live on a budget. Many of the top time-saving strategies that college students use to find more hours in the day can result in added expenses or may be unhealthy. The good news is that there are […]
If you want to study more effectively, it’s vital to stay fit and healthy. However, many students neglect their health while they are at college or university and this can have a negative effect on how they perform academically, and what results they get in their exams. This becomes an even more serious issue if […]
Life at college is supposed to be the things dreams are made of. Ever since we’re old enough to walk, all we think about is escaping the confines of our restricted youth and setting ourselves free at university. Living alone, cooking our own food and finally fending for ourselves We get to harness our academic […]
When you attend college, you do not want to waste time being sick. Some tips can help you stay healthy throughout the school year. Eating Right Can Help You Maintain Your Health A college student’s life is very busy. When you have classes, extracurricular activities, and new friends, you may be tempted to skip meals, […]
Navigating college can be a challenge in and of itself. On top of that, students also must decipher what is and what is not covered under their university health insurance. Here, we consider some important coverage points to consider when selecting a health insurance plan. Options vary by plan, so it’s best to check specific […]
Many students who attend college are leaving home for the first time. Greater independence also means greater responsibility when it comes to personal health care. Having some knowledge of first aid procedures and techniques can be very useful to any college student on their own. The following offers some valuable first aid tips that may […]