Let’s face it: college can be stressful. From the anxiety of midterms to panic-filled study sessions, your first semester of college can be nerve-wracking. It’s essential to make sure your mental health is in good condition throughout college and you’re taking the necessary steps to take care of yourself. There are many ways to keep yourself healthy during college, from eating … [Read more...]
Keeping Yourself Healthy Through College
College students are infamous for their terrible diet—energy drinks, fast food, ramen, and a hearty helping of beer. This assemblage of all things unhealthy, as well as the lack of school sports or mandated gym class, has led to the phenomenon known as the “Freshman 15”: the idea (not without merit) that the typical college freshman will gain 15 pounds over the course of their … [Read more...]
Five Vital Tips for Good Nutrition as a College Student
Let’s be practical. College students lead a hectic life, especially when they’re away at school. There are new responsibilities and no mom or dad there to share the work, help with studies, and fix healthy meals. It’s easy to grab a handful of cookies, chips, or other handy but low-nutrition munchies between classes or on the way to the library. The real key to staying healthy … [Read more...]
Benefits of Doing Yoga in College
College life can be very demanding and stressful. Just imagine the number of homework, projects, research papers you need to accomplish not to mention the social gatherings and organization meetings you need to attend to. When your body is unable to handle stress, this could lead to many problems. So why not take care of your body? Yoga can definitely benefit you. 1. Yoga … [Read more...]