To many college students, nutrition and exercise may seem unimportant, especially as academics are prioritized over creating healthy habits. Research shows that by the time they graduate, 70% of students gain weight and body fat. This weight gain is attributed...
Category: Student Health
There is a silent health crisis in America. On average, American men live sicker and die younger than American women. The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and...
Life after cancer is something worth celebrating. On the first Sunday of June, National Cancer Survivors Day offers a time to celebrate those who have survived, inspire those recently diagnosed, support families, and provide outreach to the community.Cancer survivors face...
Each year, National Women’s Health Week kicks off on Mother’s Day as a reminder for women to make their health a priority and build positive health habits for life. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s...
When freshman year started, the class of 2020 didn’t anticipate a virtual commencement ceremony that caused a global pandemic. But COVID-19 has created a new normal, and a change in plans is the reality for many students nationwide. With higher...
In 2020, college students across the country learned the same unfortunate lesson -- how to adapt when plans go haywire. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of colleges and universities closed temporarily without providing students with a definite reopening date....
Transitioning from high school to college gives many students the independence that they’ve never had before. This can be exciting and liberating but also easily abused. The pressure of fitting in, meeting new people, participating in activities, and balancing schoolwork...
According to a recent article published by Travel Market Report, 1.5 million college students travel for spring break at some point between late February and mid April. While traditional beach getaways are still popular for spring break, Gen Z would...
Now that January is ending, it’s time to check in on your New Year’s resolutions. Are you staying on track with your health and wellness goals for 2020? In case you need some extra motivation or accountability, look no further...
Move over millennials: Generation Z is taking over the American population. While you know Generation Y (aka: millennials) as the high-tech, digitally-inclined group, Generation Z is knocking millennials out of the park. Otherwise known as Gen Z (also iGen or...
