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Student Burnout: How to Spot It & What to Do About It

Between exams, deadlines, and social commitments, college life can feel like a nonstop race. But if you’re constantly exhausted, unmotivated, or overwhelm...

How Therapy and Counseling Can Help You Succeed in School and Life

College can be an exciting time filled with new experiences, but it also comes with challenges—academic pressure, social expectations, and personal growth...

The Path to a Healthier You

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can feel overwhelming. However, achieving wellness doesn’t have to be complicated. Smal...

Internship Stress Relief

Internships are an exciting opportunity to gain real-world experience and build your resume, but they can also bring stress and long hours. Balancing work, acad...

Fitness on a Budget

Staying active in college doesn’t have to break the bank. While gym memberships and fitness classes can be pricey, most campuses offer a variety of free o...

Using Hobbies as a Wellness Tool

In the fast-paced world of college life, it can be challenging to find time for yourself amid assignments, exams, and social obligations. However, engaging in c...

Random Acts of Kindness: How Giving Back Can Boost Happiness

College life can be hectic, filled with academic deadlines, social commitments, and personal challenges. Amid this whirlwind, it’s easy to focus inward an...

Building Your Campus Family

Starting college is an exciting chapter, but it can also be challenging. Being away from home, familiar faces, and routines may leave you feeling homesick. The ...

Why Journaling is Good for Your Mental Health

Life as a college student can feel overwhelming. Between classes, exams, social commitments, and part-time jobs, it’s easy to neglect your mental well-bei...

Understanding Nutrition Labels

Navigating the grocery store as a college student can be overwhelming, especially when faced with endless options. Nutrition labels, often overlooked, are key t...

Wellness Tips for a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle

College life can be exhilarating, but it often comes with its fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining health and wellness. Balancing a...

Seasonal Affective Disorder and College Life

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, many college students may find themselves feeling more down than usual. If you've noticed a shift in you...

Boost Your Health and Wellness as a College Student

College life is a whirlwind of classes, assignments, socializing, and navigating newfound independence. With all these responsibilities, it’s easy to over...

Coping With Homesickness and Loneliness in College

Starting college is an exciting milestone, but it can also bring about feelings of homesickness and loneliness. Being away from family and friends can b...

Almonds: Big Benefits for Workout Recovery

Almonds may seem like a simple snack, but these tiny nuts pack a powerful punch when it comes to supporting workout recovery. Whether you’re hitting the g...

Acupuncture to Ease Anxiety

Anxiety is a common challenge faced by college students, with academic pressures and new social environments contributing to stress. While there are various way...

Diet Soda and Increased Food Cravings

For many, diet soda is seen as a healthy alternative to sugary beverages. It offers a sweet, bubbly taste without the calories. However, recent research suggest...

Budget Friendly Workouts for College Students

In the whirlwind of college life, finding time and resources for a regular fitness routine can be challenging. Staying active doesn't have to break the bank...

Yoga and Mental Wellness

In our modern society, mental health has become a significant concern, with stress, anxiety, and depression affecting millions of people worldwide. While tradit...

The Power of Nature

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But amidst the chaos, there's a simple yet powerf...

Enhance Your Study Sessions with Yoga

Are you tired of feeling distracted and unfocused during study sessions? Do you find yourself constantly battling against a wandering mind while trying to absor...

Preventing Substance Abuse: Building a Healthy Future

Substance abuse is a pervasive issue that affects individuals, families, and communities across the globe. Whether it's alcohol, drugs, or tobacco, the misu...

Ways to Thrive in Your Dorm Room

Welcome to the ultimate guide to healthy dorm living! Whether you're a freshman just starting your college journey or a seasoned upperclassman looking to re...

Beginners Guide to Meditation

Embarking on a meditation journey can seem daunting for beginners, but with the right approach, it can be a deeply rewarding experience. Whether you're se...

Financial Wellness: A Guide to Easing Stress and Enhancing Well-being

Financial stress can appear in various ways, affecting both mental and physical health. High levels of stress may lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental ...

Mindful Eating: Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Soul

In today's fast-paced world, it's all too easy to rush through meals without giving them a second thought. We eat on the go, multitask while we eat, and...

The Importance of Regular Exercise

In today's sedentary lifestyle, it's easy to overlook the importance of regular exercise. We often find ourselves tied to desks or couches for long peri...

Elevate Your Day: The Power of a Healthy Morning Routine

They say the way you start your day sets the tone for the rest of it. In the fast-paced world we live in, it's easy to hit the ground running, checking emai...

5 Effective Stress Management Techniques for College Students

College life is an exhilarating journey filled with new experiences, challenges, and opportunities for personal growth. However, it can also be a time of increa...

A Well Rested Mind: the Key to Academic Achievement

Did you know that studies have shown a correlation between adequate sleep and academic performance? A significant number of college students struggle to meet th...

Health and Wellness in the Workplace

Health and wellness in the workplace are essential for promoting a positive and productive work environment, as well as the overall well-being of employees. ...

The Link Between Sleep and Weight Loss

The link between sleep and weight loss is a complex and multifaceted relationship that can significantly impact various aspects of overall health and well-being...

How To Choose a Healthy Lifestyle

Choosing a healthy lifestyle is a significant step towards improving your overall well-being and reducing the risk of various health issues. Here are some key g...

Be Involved In Your Healthcare

Being involved in your healthcare can have a significant impact on the quality of your treatment and overall well-being. Here are some ways you can actively par...

How To Manage Burnout

Managing burnout involves taking proactive steps to address the physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that can result from prolonged stress. Here are some ...

The Role Hobbies Play in Promoting Mental and Physical Well-being

Hobbies play a significant role in promoting both mental and physical well-being. Some of the key roles that hobbies can play in enhancing mental and physical w...

How To Stay Active While Traveling

Staying active while traveling can be a challenge, but incorporating some simple strategies and activities into your itinerary can help you stay active. Here ar...

Screen Time on Children's Mental and Physical Health

Excessive screen time can have a range of effects on the mental and physical health of children. Sedentary lifestyle Reduced physical activity levels can co...

The Importance of Inclusive Fitness Classes

Inclusive fitness classes play a crucial role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals of all abilities and backgrounds. Here are s...

The Role Nutrition Has on Men's Health

Some key ways in which nutrition impacts men's health include: Heart health: A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can...

Managing Common Women's Health Issues

Managing common women's health issues can involve a combination of lifestyle changes, medical treatments, and preventive measures. While everyone’s ne...

Benefits of Power Naps

Power napping, which refers to a short nap taken during the day, typically lasting anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, can offer several benefits for overall health...

The Impact of Social Engagement on Cognitive Health and Wellbeing

Social engagement can have a significant impact on cognitive health and overall well-being. Research has consistently shown that maintaining social connections ...

The Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy offers a wide range of benefits for relaxation and healing, and different types of massage techniques can provide specific advantages. Here are ...

The Benefits of Art Therapy

Art therapy is a form of therapy that utilizes creative processes and artistic expression to promote healing, self-discovery, and emotional well-being. Here are...

The Impact Music Has On Workout Performance and Motivation

Music has a significant impact on workout performance and motivation. Here are some ways music can enhance your exercise experience: Increased motivation:...

Navigating Food Allergies and Intolerances

Navigating the world of food allergies and intolerances can be challenging, but with the right information and strategies, you can manage them effectively. Here...

Sugar Consumption and Metabolic Disease

Excessive sugar consumption has been linked to an increased risk of metabolic diseases. Here's how sugar intake can contribute to the development of metabol...

How Hormones Can Affect Your Health

Hormones play a vital role in regulating various bodily functions and can have a significant impact on overall health and well-being. Here are some ways hormone...

What Is Functional Fitness?

Functional fitness refers to a type of exercise that focuses on training and improving the body's ability to perform everyday activities and movements with ...

Friendship Rx: The Power of Social Connections

College life is a whirlwind of experiences, but it's not uncommon to feel stressed at times. In the midst of academic demands and personal challenges, the v...

How Grains Can Affect Your Digestive Health

Grains can affect digestive health for several reasons. Here are some factors that contribute to the potential impact of grains on digestion: Fiber content: ...

How To Build Muscle Naturally

Building muscle naturally involves a combination of proper nutrition, targeted exercise, adequate rest, and consistency. Here are some key strategies to help yo...

6 Surprising Fat Loss Facts

Here are six surprising fat loss facts that you may find interesting: Spot reduction is a myth: Many people believe they can target specific areas of thei...

Different Kinds of Supplements

There are numerous types of dietary supplements available in the market, each serving different purposes and catering to various nutritional needs. Here are som...

2-Minute Cheese Quesadilla

This recipe only requires two ingredients and a microwave! It makes an easy and quick snack. Ingredients 2 (10 inch) flour tortillas 1 cup s...

10 Benefits of a Paleo Diet

The paleo diet, also known as the Paleolithic diet or caveman diet, aims to mimic the dietary patterns of our ancestors from the Paleolithic era. While opinions...

Strength Training Versus Exercise

Strength training is a type of exercise that specifically focuses on building and strengthening muscles through resistance. Exercise, on the other hand, is a br...

The Benefits of Strength Training

Strength training, also known as resistance training or weightlifting, offers a wide range of benefits for both physical and mental well-being. Here are some ke...

Blueberry Pancakes in a Jar

This is a 2-minute recipe to make blueberry (or really any other fruit or sweets you want) pancake in a jar! You can use pre-made pancake mix, or follow the rec...

3 Ways to Protect Your Skin From the Sun and Dryness

Protecting your hands from the sun and dryness is crucial to maintaining their health and prevent various skin conditions. Here are three ways to keep your hand...

Ways To Stay Healthy At Work

Staying healthy at work is crucial for your overall well-being and productivity. Here are five ways to prioritize your health while at work: Practice good...

5 Ways to Boost Your Immune System

Boosting your immune system is essential for maintaining good health and reducing the risk of illness. While there is no foolproof method to guarantee immunity,...

Mini Meals for College

Sometimes a little can go a long way! Mini meals can help satisfy your appetite, stabilize your blood sugar levels, and provide nutrients to your body throughou...

How To Eat Mindfully

Eating mindfully is a practice that involves paying full attention to the experience of eating. It allows you to fully savor and appreciate your food, while als...

How Your Thoughts Affect Your Actions

The relationship between thoughts and actions is a fundamental aspect of human behavior. Our thoughts play a crucial role in influencing our actions, and the co...

How To Live a Healthier Life

Living a healthier life involves making positive changes in various aspects of your lifestyle. Here are some tips to help you live a healthier life: Eat a...

Salty Snacks for College

Salty snacks do more than just satisfy your cravings! They help you stay hydrated, promote good vascular health, balance your electrolytes, prevents muscle cram...

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurodevelopmental disorders are a group of conditions that affect the development and functioning of the brain and nervous system, typically occurring during e...

Anger and Mental Health

Anger and mental health can be interconnected, but the relationship between the two varies from person to person. While experiencing anger is a normal emotion a...

The Importance of Your Oral Health

Oral health affects not only our smile, but our ability to eat, speak and show emotions. It also can affect one’s self-esteem, school/work performance, an...

Protein Packed Snacks

Sometimes you are busy with classes, work, or just with life, it can be difficult to keep up with your food intake. That’s why it is important to keep som...

Food and Our Mood

Food is a necessity for us all. We all have different diets and/or likes or dislikes, but did you know that your diet could affect your mental health and even y...

ABC of Mental Health

The ABCs of mental health are principles that help promote mental health and wellbeing for individuals and organizations. A – Ask Yourself How You&rs...

When To Go To The ER Versus Urgent Care

When to go to Urgent Care Urgent care centers are for non-emergency illnesses or injuries. If you are unable to see your primary physician, urgent care handles...

The Five Domains of Life

The five domains of life are spirituality, family, work, health, and community. Spirituality – This is the most neglected area of life. You do not n...

The 5 Concepts of Mental Health

1. Hope Throughout the course of our lives, we face many different difficulties and challenges. What keeps us afloat and believing that we will be okay, is hop...

The 4 As of Mental Health

The 4 As of mental health are there to help you with your stress management. They are the following: avoid, alter, accept, and adapt. When you are stressed, the...

The 4Cs of Mental Health

The 4 Cs of mental health are set to help you love yourself and create that mental toughness needed to do so. Mental toughness is the capacity to work hard to r...

Behavioral Health

Behavioral health is the connection between behaviors and the health and wellbeing of the body, mind, and spirit. This includes your eating habits, drinking or ...

Emotional Health

When you think of health, most people automatically think of physical health. However, your emotional health plays a major role in your overall well being. Emot...

Cognitive Health

Keeping your brain healthy can be easier for some than others. There are things you could do to help improve your brain health and cognitive fitness. Before you...

What Causes Obesity?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity is a “complex disease that occurs when an individual’s weight is higher than wh...

Dissociative Disorders

Dissociative disorders are mental disorders that involve experiencing a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, ...

Stop Multi-Tasking

Multi-tasking is not something humans are supposed to do. Unless you are a computer, you cannot multi-task. When you multi-task you are less productive. There h...

Five Ways to Wellbeing

Here are five steps you can take every single day to help improve your wellbeing: 1. Connect with Others Socializing looks different to everyone. Some peopl...

Mindfulness Is Key

For some of us, it can be difficult to live in the present. This is where mindfulness is important. When you practice mindfulness you will be able to manage str...

The Importance of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting your electronic information from risks and vulnerabilities. Some risks would include unauthorized access, use, discl...

How To Be Tobacco Free

When you have a habit of smoking, it can be difficult to quit, and may take some time. What’s harder is staying smoke free. Here are some tips to help you...

Exercise Your Brain

Whether you know it or not, as we age, our brains require care and exercise. As strength training helps our muscles, when we work out our mental fitness, we can...

Limit Your Alcohol Use

Your relationship with alcohol affects the relationships in your life, like your family, friends, and even coworkers. By giving up or even just cutting down on ...

The Different Types of Wellness

Wellness is an ongoing process and a life-long journey. When it comes to wellness, there are eight different types: Physical Recognize the ...

Having Too Much Caffeine

Caffeine is the bitter substance that occurs naturally in more than 60 plants. These plants include; coffee beans, tea leaves, kola nuts and cacao pods. Another...

Do You Really Need 8 Hours of Sleep?

Most have grown up to know the 8 hour sleep rule, which states that everyone needs eight hours of sleep a night. Sleep is vital to maintain good health. It is a...

How Stress Affects the Body

Stress affects not only one part of your body, but all systems of the body. Typically, our bodies are built to handle stress in small increments. Here are the d...

5 Minute Vegetarian Microwavable Rice Bowl

Ingredients 1 cup cooked brown rice 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed 2-3 tablespoons salsa, or to taste 1 tablespoon pla...

When to Take a Mental Health Day

Mental health days are not easy for us to take, versus taking a sick day. It is very common for people to feel some guilt or be hesitant to take a mental health...

Microwavable Sweet Potato Chips

Total: 15 Minutes What you need: Cooking spray 1 (14-ounce) sweet potato, very thinly sliced, divided 1 teaspoon finely choppe...

The Dangers of Energy Drinks

An energy drink, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, is “a beverage that typically contains large amounts of caffeine, added sugar...

How To Find a Healthy Balance

The balance between work and personal life is called work-life balance. It is a key part in juggling your everyday routine from your workday, home life and rela...

How To Create a More Positive Mindset

Negative self-talk can create stress. To stop this, try switching your mindset to a positive one. Positive thinking helps with your stress management, which lea...

The Difference Between Health and Wellness

The terms health and wellness are often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings. Health focuses on the overall goal, while wellness is the proces...

How To Process Emotions Healthily

There are some dos and don'ts in how to process your emotions in a healthy way. DONTS Denial - Refuse to accept anything is wrong and/or m...

Microwavable Scrambled Eggs

Directions: First, you will need a glass bowl, eggs, a fork, and a paper towel or napkin. I used a 1-quart bowl for two eggs here but recommend a...

Different Types of Therapy

Therapy is a form of treatment that aims to help resolve mental and emotional issues. It could also help with coping skills or how to eliminate issues. There ar...

Healthy on a Budget

No matter what your situation is, eating healthy can be difficult financially. Here are some tips to help you create a solid budget where you can eat healthily ...

Creating Healthy Boundaries

Creating boundaries can help protect our mental health. When you set boundaries, you are teaching other people how to treat and respect you. This can be done wi...

Acupressure Points to Ease Anxiety

Anxiety is a natural human emotion. To help relieve some of that anxiety? Acupressure offers temporary relief through several pressure points. When you focus on...

Need Time to Fit Exercise?

It always seems like there is never enough time to do everything we want to do in a day, like exercise. With busy routines, and lives, it may seem near impossib...

Create SMART Goals to Improve Your Health

Creating SMART goals can help you evaluate your physical and mental health, while reflecting on the changes you want to make. For example, like you trying to ki...

Developing New Habits

Developing new habits can be difficult, but creating good habits and sticking to them can set a domino effect of healthy decisions. Though, it may take some eff...

Listen To Your Immune System

Your health matters. To understand what is going on in your body, you have to listen to your immune system. Here are a few things to keep in the back of your mi...

Take Care of Your Skin

Taking care of your skin is not only good for your appearance, but since it is the largest organ of the body, it is essential to your health. Good skincare is p...

Tomato Toast and Basil Cream Cheese

Here is a perfect opportunity to throw together an easy but impressive savory breakfast. Directions: Chop up 5-6 leaves of fresh basil and mince 1 or 2 clo...

Microwavable "Baked" Berry Oatmeal Cobbler

Ingredients ½ cup plain instant oats 1 egg 1 tbsp ground flaxseed 2 tsp honey ⅓ cup blueberries &#...

The Importance of Your Gut Health

Your gut health is more important to your body than you may realize. Gut health aids in the digestion of foods you eat, how it absorbs nutrients for your body, ...

Diabetes

29.1 million people in the United States are diagnosed with diabetes. That is about 9.3 percent of the population. Diabetes is a group of chronic conditions tha...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, but chronic disorder. OCD is when you have uncontrollable or recurring thoughts (obsessions) and/or behaviors (...

Microwavable Enchiladas

Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can gluten free enchilada sauce or 1 recipe of my gluten free enchilada sauce 12 gluten free corn tortillas 2 cups cooked...

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is a childhood condition of extreme irritation and anger where the person has frequent, intense temper outbur...

Importance of Exercise

Exercise is an activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness. In addition to helping better your health and fitness, ...

Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder is an illness that is marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior. They may experience intense ...

Substance Use Disorder

Substance abuse disorder (SUD) is a mental disorder that affects a person’s brain and behavior. It gives them the inability to control their use of s...

Self-Compassion Meditation

For those who are looking for a different type of meditation, this one may be for you! Mindful Self-Compassion Meditation helps increase positive emotions, soci...

Importance of Nutrition

Nutrition is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. Keeping nutrition in mind, plus eating healthily, provide...

Understanding ADHD

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is where there is an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity. Those who suffer from ADHD experi...

Anxiety Disorders

It is normal for someone to get occasional anxiety, but for those who suffer from an anxiety disorder, it is more than temporary anxiety. For those who suf...

Mountain Meditation

Mountain Meditation is an imagery practice that allows the person to become grounded and access their inner resources. These resources include their inner stren...

Personal Safety

Personal safety is an umbrella term that refers to the awareness and prevention of any physical or psychological harm. The effects could be either physical, psy...

Bipolar Disorder

The lifelong mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks is called bi...

Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol Use Disorder, also known as alcoholism or alcohol dependency is when a person is physically or mentally addicted to alcohol and unable to control them...

Coping with Trauma

Coping with trauma can take many forms. It is caused by a traumatic event, which is a shocking, scary, dangerous experience that affects someone not only phys...

Opioid Epidemic

An opioid (hydrocodone, oxycontin, methadone, fentanyl) is a synthetic version of an opiate (heroin, morphine, codeine, opium). It includes strong pain medici...

Mental Health and Education

There is a lot of talk about mental health with adults, but not enough about mental health in the education setting. Children spend most of their time in an edu...

Sexual Misconduct

“81% of women and 43% of men said they had experienced sexual misconduct and/or assault over their lifetime.” - A National Study on Sexual Misconduc...

Importance of Self-Care

According to EverydayHealth, per Google Trends, “the number of searches for ‘self-care’ has more than doubled since 2015.” Self-c...

Sleep Deprivation

According to the Stanford University’s Department for the Diagnosis, “68% of college students are not getting enough sleep when they need.” ...

PTSD

What can you think of, that can develop at any age, and can include war veterans, children, and people who have been through trauma (physical or sexual assault,...

Slow Breathing Techniques to Ease Stress

When you think about breathing, it is automatic. There is not much thought that comes to it; you breathe in and out. While doing so, your blood cells re...

HIV/AIDS and Mental Health

There are approximately 38 million people living in the world with HIV or AIDS. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that can be transmitted from one p...

Eliminate the Stigma

With many mental health movements out there, there is a fight against stigmatizing mental health. Stigmatization is the action of describing or regarding someon...

Art Journaling

Here’s something that anyone can do, and that is art journaling! Art journaling is when you record your thoughts, memories and emotions through images, ar...

Taking Care of Your Emotional Wellness

Physical health is not the only important thing to worry about. Your emotional wellness needs some tender love and care. It can help improve your overall health...

Identifying Stressors in Life

The mind is more powerful than you know. It can take over your thoughts and behaviors due to stressors in your everyday life. These stressors are those that neg...

Autism and Mental Health

April 2nd, 2022 is World Autism Awareness Day. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. It can be dia...

Understanding Eating Disorders

Being healthy can be difficult for some, especially those who struggle with an eating disorder. An Eating Disorder (ED) is a disturbance with one’s though...

Mental Health with Deaf Students

When discussing mental health, we normally think about the mental health population as those who can hear. People who were either born deaf or lost their hearin...

Mindfulness

When you hear the word “mindfulness” what goes through your brain? Meditation? Yoga? Calmness? Mindfulness is the moment-by-moment awareness of thou...

The More You Know About Depression

Contrary to what most people think, depression is not that simple. Believe it or not there are many different types of depression. Depression is known as a m...

Pets in the Pandemic

The past few years have been lonely, for some, due to the pandemic. What has helped people during this isolating time is finding a furry companion. Since 2020, ...

Keeping Healthy in College

It may seem difficult to eat healthy while in college. Contrary to belief, there are ways to eat healthy while students are busy continuing their studies! ...

Mental Health Check

Classes are now fully in swing and students are back into their old routines. Some of those routines could disregard their mental health. There are a few steps ...

What To Do During the Pandemic

For the past two years, the pandemic has brought on some frustration. Social gatherings were restricted, and our daily lives changed. Though it may seem to be r...

Becoming Unstuck

Life isn’t perfect and sometimes it can take a toll on us. There are times where we may not feel good about ourselves and feel like we don’t belong ...

Remember Your "Why"

There’s a reason why you make the decisions you do. A reason why you chose that particular college or university. Why you wore that black shirt instead of...

Know Your Boundaries

We all know that person who doesn’t have the word “no” in their vocabulary. Whether this person is a close friend or maybe you, the reader jus...

Build Your Resilience

Not everything happens the way you want it to. There will always be an obstacle in the way, whether that is a global pandemic or even self-doubt. It can be exte...

New Year Goals

The new year is in full swing now and we all know what that means. New year resolutions. Take a step back and think about the past year and what your goals were...

Get Your Routine Together!

Whether you have never worked out a day in your life or if you are a professional trainer, it is critical to know how to create the best exercise routine that w...

Take A Break

The holidays are upon us, and we all know what that means: finally, it’s time to relax. After all the studying, classes, homework, and exams. You deserve ...

Understanding Your Policy in College

Anything could happen, especially when you are at your home away from home. Being away at college can be tough, with many changes all happening at once. One of ...

Beware of Lofty Goals

Setting goals is a popular behavioral technique widely regarded as beneficial for accomplishing tasks and helping people get from where they are, to where they ...

NATIONAL INSURANCE AWARENESS DAY

College students have a lot going on during the school year. Reviewing their health insurance policy is not something they even think about adding to their plat...

The 7 dimensions of wellbeing

There are 7 dimensions of wellbeing. Maintaining a balance of these dimensions leads to a fuller, more satisfying life. The dimensions are: Phys...

Seasonal Allergies

The term “allergy” encompasses a wide range of conditions. An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system becomes hyperreactive to a substanc...

Stretching While Sitting

Whether you work a desk job, you are in school, or you spend long hours on the computer for other reasons, you probably are familiar with tight muscles, headach...

What is Hypertension

Hypertension is simply high blood-pressure. High blood pressure is a common condition that is determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount ...

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is March 22 - 28.

NDAFW was launched in 2010 by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. This week of awareness was created to help shatter the myths about drugs and drug use. It al...

Cinnamon, Diabetes and the effects on blood sugar

Anyone who has diabetes knows that maintaining a well-balanced diet is essential. For some people managing their diabetes is not easy, it’s a daily strugg...

Sleep and its effect on mental health

Brain activity fluctuates during sleep. The different stages of sleep either quickens or slows the activity of the brain. During REM (rapid eye movement) sleep ...

The link between memory loss and depression

Many people who have been treated for depression have reported memory problems such as forgetfulness or confusion. Researchers have discovered that people with ...

Stress relieving techniques

There is no doubt that this year has been very stressful for everyone, especially for students. Between remote learning, the lack of social interaction, and bei...

Meal Patterns and your Health

Over the years researchers have debated how many meals a day and over what time period yields the best health results. Meal frequency recommendations for optimu...

Positive effects from having a pet

There are so many reasons people have pets. From companionship to compassion. But did you know there are many health benefits pets can help with? Here are...

Ultra-processed food and why they're bad

What are processed and ultra-processed foods? Processing changes a food from its natural state. Processed foods are essentially made by adding salt, o...

Tip's on making and keeping a New Year's resolution

More than half of all resolutions fail. Majority of these resolutions fail because they are not the right ones, or they are not realistic. Your goals should be ...

Celebrating New Year's at home

2020 is coming to an end and a new year is approaching. Most of us are ready to move into 2021 with hopes that it will bring back some normality. We all want to...

How SAD can be worse during COVID and Holidays

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a winter-borne depression that's related to changes in seasons. SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year....

Difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise

There are many different types of exercises one can do, but knowing what ones are right for your exercise goals is key. Are you wanting to just stay in shape? T...

What happens when you drink too much water?

Did you know that you can drink to much water? Well there is a such thing, and it can be life threating. It is called hyponatremia. This occurs when y...

How Prescriptions drugs can lead to addiction.

Abuse of prescription drugs on college campuses has become a growing epidemic. Campuses are concerned about the health risks, including the long-lasting addicti...

Intermittent fasting! What is it?

Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. There are several different intermittent fasting...

What is body dysmorphia?

Body dysmorphic is a mental disorder when someone believes that they have flaws or defects in the way that they look. They are preoccupied with their appearance...

How Insulin Works

Insulin is a hormone that is made in the pancreas. The pancreas then releases it into your bloodstream. Insulin helps your body use sugar for the ener...

How BAC works

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a measurement of the percentage of alcohol that's in your bloodstream after you've been drinking. Your BAC, rather ...

College Students, Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Identity theft is on the rise. It is essential that you protect your identity (even if you think you have nothing worth stealing). Once they have your informati...

Are you concerned that a friend may be suffering from depression?

Everyone experiences depression in different ways. Some people have many symptoms and others may only have a few. Common symptoms they may experience ...

Standing up against bullying

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repe...

Opioids and Addiction

An opioid is a synthetic version of an opiate (pain relievers derived from the opium plant such as morphine). Recently though, "opioid" is used as an ...

Alcohol Poisoning

The legal drinking age in the United States is 21. In the U.S., the legal limit of blood alcohol content (BAC) for individuals 21 years and older is .08. The li...

New Title IX Regulations

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be deni...

Counting Calories and Carbs

The upshot of all this is that when it comes to counting calories, not all calories are created equal. This is where so many of us are going wrong when we obses...

Situational Awareness (Personal Safety)

Situational awareness is just simply knowing what is going on around you. It is taught to soldiers, law enforcement, and medical professionals but the average p...

Importance of Exercise During the Pandemic

Exercise is essential for our wellbeing during the pandemic for many reasons ranging from mental wellbeing, reducing stress, weight gain and more. Reg...

Anxiety Within The College Community

Everyone experiences stress at one point. From work challenges, academic pressures, financial strain, an overwhelming to-do list (There is never enough time in ...

Effects of Sleep Deprivation

Sleep deprivation, which is becoming more common, is a condition that occurs when there is a consistent lack of sleep or lack of quality sleep. The recommended ...

Ingredient Substitutions That Can Help You Eat Healthier and More Nutritious

Have you ever had a favorite recipe, but it is not healthy, doesn't align with your diet or you just want to eat a little healthier? I run into this problem...

Going out after COVID-19

Depending on where you are located things are starting to open back up and as we start to venture out, we still need to take precautions to keep safe. Here are ...

What Are Essential Oils, and Do They Work?

We hear a lot of talk about essential oils and using them as alternative medication, but do they work? Some oils are used on the skin and others are inhaled. Th...

Migraine and Headache Relief

Anyone who deals with chronic headaches and/or migraines knows that that they can halt everything in your life until they subside. But how do you know if it is ...

Seasonal Cleaning

Since most of us are home, you very well may have already done your seasonal cleaning. If you have, that is great; but for those who have not gotten a...

Eye Care

Most people will experience eye problems during their life. There are many different types and causes of these problems. Here are the most common issues: ...

Combating Distracted Driving

Each day in the United States, approximately 9 people are killed and more than 1,000 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driv...

May is Melanoma Awareness Month

May is Melanoma awareness month. The 1st Monday in May is Melanoma Monday and is the start of the campaign to raise awareness. Melanoma is a form of skin ...

Endometriosis

You may have heard someone say they have “endometriosis”, but you probably did not know exactly what that meant. It is a long, stra...

Virtual Tours - visit places from home

With the COVID-19 pandemic and most places being on strict stay-at-home orders things can get boring and old quick. Finding new things to keep you occupied and ...

How to Properly wash hands (and why it's important)

Everyone knows that we should wash our hands, but do we really know why? And are we washing them correctly? We touch everything from money to doorknobs, toilet ...

Social Distancing (how to stay sane)

I know that we all are feeling a little isolated and claustrophobic with all the stay home ordinances right now. Let’s first talk about what “social...

Coronavirus Outbreak

After weeks of spreading throughout China and into several countries around the globe, the novel coronavirus (COVID-2019) has now been designated "a publ...

Social Media Detox! Will it help improve your focus? Grades?

Have we become slaves to our own creation? Technology was created to serve us, improve us and our lives but it seems that it has taken over our lives instead. W...

What's a Thyroid?

We often hear about the issues associated with thyroid complications. But what is a thyroid? Where is it? What does it do? Keep reading to find out. What is ...

Shaking the Winter Blues

Winter can be a bleak time for many people. Dull colors, cold weather and an early sunset can take a toll on people’s emotional wellbeing. Here are some t...

New Year, New You

The new year often comes with several new year’s resolutions. Here are some great ways to improve y...

Exercising in Cold Weather

Exercise is beneficial no matter what season it is. If you choose to exercise outdoors in the wintertime, you could be putting yourself at risk for hypothermia,...

Surviving Day Light Savings

Daylight Savings Time can be torture. If you are unfamiliar with it, Daylight Savings Time (DST) happens every fall and spring. The clocks are set back one hour...

Complications With Diabetes

Diabetes refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is a health necessity because it is an important source of ...

National Health Education Week

National Health Education Week is October 21-25 of 2019! The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) has prided themselves in celebrating this event sinc...

PrEP

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (also known as PrEP) is a way for people to prevent HIV infection. HIV, also known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus, can be spread throu...

Back to School Need to Know and Must Haves

This is the time of year parents and students stress and anxiety levels raise. Between clothes and supplies to the big move in day. Whether it is your first day...

Blue light and the effects it has on our eyes

Blue light is found everywhere, from the sun to TV’s, Smartphones, computers etc. The major concern is the way this light effects our eyes. Blue...

National Health Center Week

National Health Center Week (August 4th-10th) is an annual celebration with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America's hea...

How to Relax Before Bed

With the advent of cellphones and televisions and all things electronic, getting a good night’s rest has become a struggle. The constant connection to the...

National Youth Sports Week

This week is dedicated to show how youth sports organizations and congress members can collaborate and promote healthy lifestyles. P.L.A.Y.S. ~ Physical activit...

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness month. Juvenile Arthritis (JA) causes stiffness, swelling and chronic pain in the joints. This is an autoimmune disease tha...

Cord Blood Awareness

July is Cord Blood Awareness Month. This month is designated to awareness of the benefits of banking or storing the umbilical cord blood. Most people don’...

Benefits of Spring Cleaning

Once winter has subsided and the weather is getting nice, most people start "spring cleaning." Personally, I try to do a clean sweep at the beinning o...

Men's Health Week

Men’s health week was created in 1994 to raise awareness of preventable health problems and to encourage early detection and treatment of disease among me...

National Cancer Survivors Day

Today, we celebrate the 32nd annual cancer survivor’s day! Cancer is the name given to a collection of related diseases. In all types of cancer, some o...

National Senior Health and Fitness Day

National Senior Health and Fitness day goals are to promote the importance of regular physical activity and to showcase what local organizations are doing to im...

World Autoimmune Arthritis Day

Autoimmune arthritis is the name given to a group of arthritis types where a person’s immune system attacks itself. When the immune system attacks itself,...

Clean Air Month

Clean air has numerous effects not only on the environment, but also our lives. Some groups of people are especially sensitive to common air pollutants includin...

American Stroke Awareness

Do you know what a stroke is? Or what the signs of a stroke are? I didn’t either. A stroke is the loss of blood flow to the brain which causes damage to t...

National STD Awareness Month

National STD Awareness Month STDs are infections that are passed from one person to another during vaginal, anal, and oral sex. They are more common than not...

National Infertility Awareness Month

Millions of Americans are challenged when it comes time to begin a family. More than 1 in 8 couples have difficulty conceiving or carrying a pregnancy to term. ...

National Sarcoidosis Month

What is Sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that forms tiny clumps of inflammatory cells in one of more organs of the body. In 90% of cases t...

Alcohol Awareness

Alcohol has affected just about everyone some how some way. From a grandparent or parent to an aunt or uncle or even siblings can have some sort of addiction to...

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Did you know that every 92 seconds an American is sexually assaulted? Shocking to you as much as it was to me? 54% of victims are age 18 – 34. These numbe...

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day

Cerebral palsy is the most common motor and movement disability. It is a neurological disorder that affects a child’s motor skills, movements, and muscle-...

National Endometriosis Awareness Month

Endometriosis is often a painful disorder that affects women in which tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus, the endometrium, grows outside of the...

Brain Awareness Week

The brain is the control center of the body. It controls thoughts, memory, speech, and movement and it regulates the function of many organs. When the brain is ...

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is National Colorectal Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is cancer of the large intestine, otherwise known as the colon. Colorectal cancer is the fourth ...

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

There is a commonly held view that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice. However, eating disorders are serious and can be fatal. In the United Stat...

Winter Skin Care Tips

Winter can wreak havoc on your skin, making it dry, itchy, and irritated. Even the things we love about winter, such as sitting by a roaring fire or even hot sh...

Cardiac Rehabilitation Week!

Cardiac rehabilitation doesn’t change your past, but it can help you improve your heart future. Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised progra...

Children's Mental Health Week

Children’s Mental Health Week Blog Just as you can help prevent a child from catching a cold or breaking a bone, you can also help prevent a child from...

How to Eat Healthy at College

There is a myth called the “freshmen 15” which insinuates most college freshmen gain 15 pounds in their first year. This is because college dining c...

How to Balance Good Grades and a Social Life

The college experience is more than just going to classes and studying, it is about finding friends and creating memories that will last a lifetime. The first t...

Dangers of Juuling

The “Juul,” a new e-cigarette, came to stores in July of 2017. It has become so popular since then that it has about 68% of the $2 billion e-cigaret...

How To Stay Active In The Winter

The winter weather is a common excuse used to stay on your couch and binge watch Netflix shows. However, winter is a really important season to keep up with you...

Cervical Health Awareness Month

The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. Cervical Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise an understanding ab...

Social Support During Recovery

Overcoming an addiction is a life-long commitment. The road to recovery starts when the individual decides that they want a better, more productive life. Social...

Winter Donations

Most of us know what it’s like to be cold – especially if you live in the North. Winter can be brutal and even though you try your best to bundle up...

Positive Outcomes: Proper Nutrition

You probably know by now that part of living healthy and maintaining a healthy weight is having a balanced diet. Having a balanced diet means your body is getti...

Positive Outcomes: Situational Awareness

What is situational awareness? Situational awareness (SA) is a term used to describe one’s awareness of their surroundings, and the ability to understa...

Positive Outcomes: Physical Activity

Being active doesn’t always mean exercise. You can be active by doing everyday activities like tending to your garden, washing your car by hand, cleaning ...

Trick-or-Treat Safety

Halloween is a fun day for children and it can also be fun for their parents. Kids can dress up and go around their neighborhood for treats. However, walking ar...

Sexual Harassment Resrouces

Sexual harassment is being mentioned in the news a lot nowadays. It’s important to remember your rights and the resources available to you as a student or...

Mental Health Myths

The 7th through 13th of October is Mental Health Awareness Week so we wanted to bring you myths and facts about mental health. Often people are afr...

Health Literacy

Would you say you actively engage in self-care? Do you understand the difference between high and low blood pressure? What about the different op...

World Suicide Prevention Day

Every 40 seconds a person dies by suicide (that’s 800,000 annually) and up to 25 times that amount makes a suicide attempt. This leaves many to mourn the ...

In Season Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables taste best when they're in season - everyone knows that! Frozen and canned fruit are packaged at the peak of ripeness so they too are ...

Yoga for Beginners

What is yoga? Yoga is a philosophy that originated in India thousands of years ago. It is a way of stretching and exercising while maintaining a disciplined ...

Earning Hearts

You may have noticed that while participating in the FutureHealth program that you’re earning “hearts”. This is our point system – an in...

Support on Campus

College students face a number of physical and mental health challenges as they make the transition from high school to life on a college campus. Poor nutrition...

Digestive Tract Paralysis

What is Digestive Tract Paralysis? Digestive Tract Paralysis (DTP) refers to the inconsistent movement of certain parts of the digestive tract which disrupts...

Bystander Intervention

What does "bystander" mean? You’ve probably heard the term "bystander" on the news before; most likely in the context of a person p...

Donating Blood

We have all heard how important donating blood is - it saves lives! Even if you do not know someone who needs blood, you should still think about giving. Did yo...

Benefits of Youth Sports

Today is the start of National Youth Sports Week (July 16 – 22) which means many young athletes, coaches, parents, and athletic directors will b...

Mental Illness Education

New York and Virginia are hopefully starting a trend by mandating mental health education laws in their schools. We read about celebrity suicides i...

Brain Exercises

Similar to your muscles, your brain need to be exercised. Rather than a physical exercise, brains require mental exercises such as memory games. Learning new th...

Fireworks Safety

It’s that time of year when everyone is lighting up fireworks. In late June and the month of July, we like to celebrate the independence of our country by...

Suicide Prevention

The face of depression isn’t always a sad one. We see pictures of smiling, happy family members just days before we lose them. People are dying from suici...

Emergency SOS

When you’re in an emergency, you may not have time to enter your passcode, click on the call app, and enter 911. Apple has made things easier in an emerge...

Tick Season Tips

Tick season is among us and they are nasty this year. You can completely avoid ticks by staying inside but for most of us, that’s not realistic. If you&rs...

Sunscreen Basics

Warm weather is approaching and it’s essential to protect your skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun. Constant sun burns and even sun exposure...

What is E. Coli?

If you haven’t read – there’s been an outbreak of Escherichia coli (abbreviated as E. coli) in romaine lettuce. In fact, the Ce...

The Dirty Dozen

Every year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) comes out with 2 lists to educate consumers on “clean” and “dirty” produce. ...

Opioid Safety

As the opioid epidemic grows, it is important to understand that addiction does not simply occur when someone uses illegal drugs such as heroin – addictio...

Mediterranean Diet

Many diets require you to cut out food groups which can be tough for most people. On the keto diet, you cannot have more than a few carbohydrates a day – ...

Acting Positive

It's important to remember to stay focused on the positive! Simple positive thinking can have beneficial health outcomes. Research has linked positive think...

American Diabetes Alert Day

Diabetes is a group of chronic conditions that cause high levels of sugar to build up in the blood, resulting in adverse health effects such as heart, eye and k...

Prevalence of Depression

Most people don’t realize how common mental health and substance abuse problems are in the United States. Just as there are many types of physical illness...

Studying Skills Help Reduce Stress

College is a stressful time for students, and one of the ways they can prepare is to make careful plans on how to study and manage their time. Research shows th...

National Youth Violence Prevention Week

In the aftermath of the December 2014 Sandy Hook tragedy, an organization formed. To honor the victims, the Sandy Hook Promise was founded by family members of ...

Title IX

Title IX states: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to dis...

Behavioral Addiction

We often think of addictions as physical dependence such as alcohol or opioid use disorder. There are some addictions that can have negative consequences, but n...

Virtual Racing

Virtual races are becoming more and more popular. But is a virtual race? A virtual race is essentially a race done at your own pace by logging in miles using an...

Noodles

There’s a lot of new noodles on the market for different kinds of diets. Some are low carb, some are high protein, some are both. We’re also seeing ...

Mindful Eating Practices

Was your new years resolution to eat healthy or cut down on sugar? We've dug up an old, but still relevent, blog from our past about mindful eating ... ...

Blue Monday and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Blue Monday (falling on January 15, 2018) is a term coined by Dr. Cliff Arnall in 2005 to describe the saddest day of the year. Possible contributions...

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

In 2010, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) launched National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week to help teens understand that there are myths surrounding dru...

Wellness Programs

It’s no secret that wellness programs are beneficial to companies – a healthy and happy employee means less sick days and higher productivity. It al...

New Year, New You!

Every year we hear the same “new year, new me,” but how many of us really stick to that? Sometimes we burden ourselves with too big of a resolution....

Learn To Love Running

Let’s face it, running may sound like a good idea but most of us don’t want to get up and actually start moving. There are, however, a few steps we ...

Holiday Travel Tips

The holiday season is upon us and many of you will be traveling to see your loved ones. If you’ve traveled before you may have taken a few mental notes an...

Winter Produce

Have you ever noticed how certain fruits and vegetables taste better at different times of the year? There are plenty of fruits and vegetables that are availabl...

Simple Ways to Reduce Stress

The holiday season can get particularly stressful – not enough money, not enough time, you may feel like your diet is spiraling out of control. Did you kn...

Alternative Medicine

With opioids in the news more and more, people are looking for alternative pain relief. The obvious benefit of reducing the number of opioids being us...

New Blood Pressure Guidelines

You can probably remember getting your blood pressure taken, but do you know what it means? Or how to read it? The first number, when reading blood...

Complications With Diabetes

Diabetes can affect every part of your body. The good news is: diabetes has come a long way, especially managing the disease. However, even with managing your d...

NADH Supplements

A chemical that occurs naturally in the human body has been identified as providing a wealth of health benefits, including treating disease and sharpening minds...

Shopping Tips

Sometimes grocery shopping can be a hassle. Here are a few tips to help out with your weekly routine. Go to the store with a list Making a...

Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is a fun day for children. Kids can dress up and go around their neighborhood for treats. However, walking around the streets at night can be dangerou...

Bullying Prevention

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and, in an effort to unite communities, PACER is asking that people wear orange on Wednesday, October 25th, to sho...

7 Things You Should Know About Anxiety

1. Anyone can get an Anxiety Disorder Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness among Americans; it affects nearly 20% of the population. Everyone...

Mental Health Awareness Week

The first week of October marks Mental Health Awareness week. This week is dedicated to fight against stigma, educating the public, provide support and most of ...

National Women's Health and Fitness Day

Similar to Family Health and Fitness Day, Women’s Health and Fitness Day promotes healthy activity including walking events, exercise demonstrations, heal...

Expiration Dates, What Do They Mean?

On almost every item of food you buy you will find a date. This date could mean many things, but there’s some debate as to what the wording means. If it s...

Calming Anxiety

As humans, we’ve all felt stressed at some point. Rushing to make a deadline, taking a test that you forgot to study for, even situations like getting stu...

Almond Milk

Dairy has become a big part of our lives – cheese, ice cream, yogurt, creamer – most of us eat or drink dairy daily. However, some people are lactos...

B Vitamins

One of the most important goals as we get older is to adopt healthy behaviors and strategies to protect and maintain our cognitive performance. Diet and aerobic...

Benefits of Stretching

We know that exercise is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle but did you know that maintaining a healthy exercise routine starts with stretching? If yo...

Mental Health Day

It’s not uncommon for coworkers to dismiss the idea of a mental health day; after all it’s easier to notice the signs and symptoms of the flu than t...

What is Snortable Chocolate?

While researching for blog ideas I came across an article that referenced “cocaine on training wheels”. What? What could that possibly mean? Judging...

Hot Days and Cold Drinks

Now that it’s summer, some of us may be planning a weekend trip to the beach, a camping trip or a back-yard barbeque with friends. Even if it’s just...

Prevent Hearing Damage

Damage to our ears from listening to music over headphones comes not only from how loud the music is but also how long we listen at that volume. Some of the new...

Meditation

Have You Meditated Lately?Technology is everywhere and sometimes it’s hard for us to disconnect and reset our minds. Even though all the technology can ma...

Firework Safety

It’s about that time of year when everyone is lighting up fireworks. In the month of July, we like to celebrate the independence of our country by setting...

Problem Solving While You Sleep

New research shows that you can get a boost in solving difficult problems by “preloading” your dilemma, then go to bed, and when you wake you will c...

Ordering Fast Food

Most of us, at one point or another, will stop at a fast food restaurant. It’s not ideal, but it’s fast and convenient especially during long road t...

Understanding ADHD

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a life-long genetic condition that involves difficulty with attention and tendency for hyperactivity and i...

NASA Approved House Plants

Is your house or apartment reminiscent of a lush tropical jungle? If you're like me, you probably have a rainforest in your living room. And why wouldn'...

Healthy Habits

Summer can be a hectic time; You may be graduating, preparing for finals, planning a wedding, or trying to get back into shape. During these times of distracted...

Benefits of Blood Flow

An emerging area of health research involves increasing blood flow to the brain and maximizing the heart’s ability to pump oxygen throughout the body. Vas...

Subscription Boxes

You’ve probably heard of box subscriptions by now. There’s Birch Box for the adventurous makeup artist, Bark Box and KitNip Box for those who have f...

Global Employee Health and Fitness Month

The month of May is full of health awareness observances. This includes Global Employee Health and Fitness Month (GEHFM) which is the observance of, you guessed...

Resistant Starch

There are some people who say, “I’m cutting carbs” and what they mean is “I’m not eating grains or potatoes” and then there&...

Brain Training Programs

In a previous blog we discussed neurogenesis, the growth of new neurons in the brain. This idea that as we age we lose brain cells and that there are ways to ge...

Quick Tips for OTC Supplements

About half of the adult population in the United States takes one or more supplements per day at a cost of nearly $30 billion annually. But most of us do not kn...

Casual Walks

The latest public health advice is to take a casual walk after dinner. This practice reaps more benefits than walking for an hour earlier in the day. ...

Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease – diseases related to the surroundings of the tooth and gums – are a major impediment to oral health worldwide. According to the...

The Best Anti-inflammatory Foods

When our immune systems spring into action in response to the environmental triggers such as allergens or pathogens, including bacteria and viruses – our ...

Cuddle Your Way to Health

The same hormone that blunts the pain of childbirth is released when we cuddle another human being or an animal. Both childbirth and cuddling release the hormon...

Kombucha

With an ever-growing health industry, it is hard to keep up with the latest trends. One of these that we’re seeing more and more is kombucha, a Chinese el...

Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa, known more commonly as Anorexia, is a disorder characterized by an obsession with being thin, severe food restriction, and compensatory mechan...

The Power of Portion Size

Sometimes it’s not what we put on our plate but what we leave off that can make all the difference when trying to improve quality of life and long-term he...

The Great Coffee Debate

The debate about how coffee affects our health continues, but it does seem to be getting more clear. Some coffee is good for us, but too much can cause problems...

Working Out and Sobriety

When entering sobriety, it is recommended that people maintain a healthy lifestyle. The new schedule should include time for meetings such as Alcoholics Anonymo...

Natural Antibiotics

Prescription antibiotics are so commonly used and prescribed for bacterial infections that sometimes we forget about nature’s antimicrobial properties tha...

Exercise and Memory

Aerobic exercise doesn’t just strengthen your heart, improve your weight, boost your lung capacity, prevent or reduce symptoms of Diabetes, and avoid depr...

Narcan/Naloxone

Naloxone is used as an antidote for opioid overdoses that can be administered via nasal spray or injection. When administered properly, it blocks the opioid rec...

Vitamin D

Most of us take daily multivitamins because we may not reach our daily recommended amounts of essential nutrients. Some people may have a healthy enough diet th...

Himalayan Salt Lamp

On the top of my holiday gift list I have Himalayan Salt Lamps – I’m giving them as gifts and I was fortunate enough to receive one from my employer...

Screen Time

As Americans, we have become obsessed with technology. Studies show that Americans on average check their phones nearly 50 times a day. This doesn’t inclu...

Fat for Exercise

For years, the experts have told us to fill up on carbohydrates and limit fats before and after our workouts to ensure proper glycogen balance and to meet the d...

Water Helps Shed Pounds

Medical professionals have long recommended that people who are trying to lose weight should stay hydrated, but until now they have not had the research to back...

Adding Tea To Your Diet

With the abundance of Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks at every corner, it’s no secret that our society loves their morning brew. While delicious, too much cof...

Neurogenesis

It was once thought that each of us had a set number of brain cells that slowly declined as we aged. Although the rate of cell death does seem to accelerate ove...

Sugar and Fats

Before we were worried about carbohydrates in our diets, low fat was the fad. Marketing campaigns worked hard to blame saturated fats as the main cause of heart...

Plant-Based Protein

Should we be getting our daily protein from plants instead of meat? There’s a pretty good argument for plant-based protein diets. While a vegan or vegetar...

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a fairly new hot item on the market. Popularized by the paleo diet, many people have found that this super healthy oil is more than a cooking ing...

What's Affecting Your Sleep?

Sleep is essential to the repair of you blood vessels and if you skip the 7 to 9 hours experts advise, you can increase your risks of a host of illnesses from d...

The Alkaline Diet

If you’ve ever heard someone say they’re only eating alkaline foods you’ve probably wondered what they’re talking about. What exactly is...

Before You Go Gluten Free

Gluten is a protein found in most grains including wheat, rye, barely, and oats to name a few. You can find gluten in pasta, cereal, baked goods, soups, sauces,...

Migraines

Migraines affect 10-15 percent of the general population, yet they continue to be the subject of research on causes and impact. A correlation has b...

Mason Jar Meals

Mason Jar Meals and More! Mason jars have been used for the obvious jam and jelly jarring but we’re finding more and more ways to repurpose these rusti...

Importance of Hydration

The importance of hydration should come as no surprise to most people. If you’ve ever been on a sports team you’ve probably been told a few times to...

Laughter Yoga

Yoga is mainly about breathing and dexterity. A relatively new phenomenon is laughter yoga, which is about breathing and laughter as healthy exercise. ...

Get Involved with Your Campus

Students who get involved on their college campuses tend to be healthier and happier, according to studies. They tend to stay in school and graduate on tim...

Foods That Help Fight Stress

Millions of Americans are affected by stress every day, and their overall health suffers from that. Few know that help may be in their cabinet or refrigerator. ...

Back To School

August means it’s time to go back to school. For some, this will be their first time on campus and while that can be a fun and exciting time as you grow m...

Vitamin A

Vitamin supplements are a $30 billion industry, but recommendations around which vitamins to take and how much to take can be controversial and change over time...

The Zika Crisis

Every few years we’re told mosquitoes are carrying and spreading a new virus or disease. While people do get infected and the consequences can lead to dea...

Disposing of Prescription Drugs

Teens abusing prescriptions drugs is not a new topic. The majority of these teens that are abusing get their drugs from their family and friends, but the drugs ...

Summertime Skewers

What’s easier than throwing your whole meal onto a skewer and grilling it?! Easy to prepare and cook, kabobs are a great summer food and because they a ha...

Effects of Tobacco on Your Brain

We have all heard about the effects of tobacco on our lungs, but new scientific research has revealed that tobacco may also be detrimental to the functioning of...

Hidden Super Spice

There are many emerging “superfoods” such as chia, goji, and acai but we’ve had a superfood in our spice rack this whole time: cinnamon. Cinna...

Pack Your Sunscreen!

Some of us are experiencing heat waves this summer and it’s essential to protect your skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun. Constant sun burn...

Newest Gaming App

The latest craze is here, Pokémon Go, and everyone is playing it. The new Pokémon app was released earlier in July of 2016 and uses GPS ...

Take Care of Your Microbiota

The human microbiome – which collectively describes the community of mutualistic and pathogenic microorganisms in and on our bodies – has been an im...

Are Organic Foods Healthier?

Many people wonder whether buying organic food is worth the additional cost, and whether it is healthier to eat organic. The answer is still unclear, but recent...

Lyme Disease

With summer in full swing, many of us are hearing that someone we know has contracted Lyme Disease. This tick-born disease afflicts 300,000 Americans in new cas...

Understanding Heat Illnesses

More than 600 people die from natural heat-related deaths in the United States each year. Knowing the difference between the stages of heat illnesses is importa...

Fight Your allergies Naturally

More than 50 million Americans suffer from nasal allergies, and as many as 30 percent of adults and 40 percent of children. We spend millions of dollars every y...

Healthy Affordable Essentials for Cooking at Home

Here is a list of some of the essential things that health-conscious and money-conscious people should have in their kitchens and why. Eggs Eggs are cheap...

Steps for Successful Learning

Steps for successful learning FutureHealth is a Health Education company. That means we want you to learn about your health and wellness. A fundamental...

Cold Showers in the morning

Wake up As unpleasant as it may sound, cold exposure as you start your day activates the sympathetic nervous system and stimulates the synaptic release of ex...

Exercise Your Mind in the Morning

Exercise Your Mind in the Morning The link between aerobic physical exercise and brain health is strong. Studies indicate that a regular aerobic exercise rou...

Caffeine and You

Should We Embrace Caffeine? The latest research shows that caffeine can improve mood and behavior, performance and memory, and combat Alzheimer's disease...

12 Apps to Help You Get Fit!

In honor of National Physical Fitness and Sport Month, we wanted to share the Huffington Posts top picks for fitness apps. Use these if you are just start...

Stats Prove that Mental Illness Affects Everyone

Mental Health Month is here! We thought the Huffington Post did a great job showing how mental illness affects everyone in the article below. Please...

Bystander Intervention and Sexual Assaults

With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we thought it only too appropriate to share The Huffington Post’s article about sexual assault. Below, Ty...

Tips for Getting Through Finals

Stop pulling those all nighters! You need to be alert and awake when taking your finals. Studies have shown that students who pull all nighters have th...

The Truth about Youth Drinking

In honor of Alcohol Awareness Month, we at FutureHealth decided it would be a good time to share St. Hope’s Foundation article about underage drinking.&nb...

Outsmart Daylight Savings Time

Those still struggling with a Daylight Savings Time (DST) energy drain might just beg Starbuck’s to introduce a jumbo sized Venti coffee to get them throu...

Alternative Treatments to Eating Disorders

With March being Natural Nutrition Month, we thought we would focus on nutrition and nutrition disorders. There are many people that suffer from Eating Di...

5 Simple Food changes to help you look younger

5 SIMPLE Food Changes that will help you look younger! In honor of National Nutrition Month, we at future health thought we would share t...

Sleeping in on weekends could be bad for you

As much as everyone loves to sleep in, there is no denying that more and more research is coming out stating that oversleeping or interrupting your bodies routi...

More Overdose Deaths from Anxiety Drugs

While there is a lot of concentration on the opioid epidemic going on in America right now, many people are failing to realize that it is not just over-percribe...

Eating Disorders: Tips for Supporters!

Since it is National Eating Disorder Awareness week, we at future health thought that now would be a great time to share an article from the Huffington Post wri...

Why labels matter so much for people with mental illness

We at Future Health are first and foremost concerned with helping people build healthy, happier, lives. This includes people who suffer with mental illnes...

Why do students glorify not sleeping?

The following article written by Brad Streicher of the Huffington Post perfectly captures the odd postitive attidutde college student have around not sleep...

The Heroin Epidemic

The heroin epedemic is something that has invaded every party of North America. One can no longer turn on the news, or read a newspaper without hearing ab...

Ways to Fight Sugar Cravings, the new addiction!

Although Future Health loves to publish our own articles and recipes to help individuals eat healtier, we thought that readers might like to read WHY we are try...

STOP Treating Mental Illness like it's a Crime!

Here are two unfortunate things we know: 1. Jails and prisons are where too many people with mental illness are receiving, or rather not receiving, treatment. 2...

Why you should care about mental health

Most people don’t realize how common mental health and substance abuse problems are in the United States. Just as there are many types of physical illness...

Quick Easy Health Tips!

Looking to have a happy and healthy 2016? Then you may be interested in these easy tips to help you improve your health and well-being. ...

7 new year's resolutions to improve your health

What is your New Year’s resolution for 2016? To travel more, take more time for yourself, or maybe call your parents more than twice a semester? For ...

Six ways binge eating affects your body

Over-indulging in food on occasion isn’t a cause for concern. Because of the effect it has on the body, it does become worrying if it occurs at least on a...

Diet Supplements and other weight loss products

As a society, we tend to be a little pill happy. There’s a pill for everything, from aches and pains and mental disorders to diet, sleep and nutrition. Bu...

10 Tips for Mindful Eating

Just in time for the Holidays. Leftover Halloween candy. Marathon Thanksgiving meals. Up-for-grabs office chocolates. One holiday party followed by...

Myths and Facts about Mental Illness

Often people are afraid to talk about mental health because there are many misconceptions about mental illnesses. It's important to learn the facts to stop ...

"Winter Blues" could be Seasonal Affective Disorder

With Thanksgiving behind us, it's officially the season of holiday cheer -- but not for everyone. For many people, the month of December and the onslaught o...

World AIDS Day

WHAT IS WORLD AIDS DAY? World AIDS Day is held on the 1st December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, sh...

Mindful Eating Practices

Mindful Eating Practices Eating is such a significant part of our daily lives, yet it’s so easy to disconnect from it. In one moment, our pl...

The power of "NO"

Have you ever said yes to a request at work when you knew deep down you had no intention of doing it? Maybe you said you’d meet a colleague for coffee, ta...

Just the Facts (on drinking)

FACT: Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among America’s youth. More kids try alcohol than try cigarettes and a substantial number of...

Drugs are going up, but treatment is staying the same

Despite the quadrupling of heroin overdose deaths over the past decade and a dramatic rise in deaths from prescription painkillers, the percentage of people get...

Is Eating Meat Really as Horrible as You Think?

When you take a food that billions of people eat regularly and deem it a carcinogen, you’re going to set off a panic. So it’s not surprisin...

Even Legit Use of Painkillers Puts Teens at Risk

Researchers have discovered that high school students who legitimately use an opioid prescription are one-third more likely to abuse the drug by age 23 than tho...

How to tell if you are Diabetic, and what to do if you are!

Diabetes is a disease that can definitely be treatable in certain conditions. You need to know how it is preventable and also how to live with it if you do cu...

10 Things that are ruining your immune system

Our everyday habits have a huge impact on your health and immune system. Certain habits might be hampering your immune system, and the worst part is you might b...

Improve Your Relationships With Mindfulness

Do you have trouble understanding relationships? If so, then you're not alone. Relationships can be one of the most difficult challenges of the human existe...

Walking Works Wonders

5 surprising benefits of walking The next time you have a check-up, don't be surprised if your doctor hands you a prescription to walk. Yes, this simple ...

Do you have a drinking problem?

It’s not always easy to see when your drinking has crossed the line from moderate or social use to problem drinking. But if you consume alcohol to cope wi...

Oxycontin in Children

Pain brings more people into contact with medical professionals than any other problem. The most common medical treatment for pain—both acute and chronic&...

The Obesity Epidemic

In America, bigger is better. Pool table-sized flat-screen TVs show reality programs with larger-than-life personalities living in McMansions, and we watch whil...

Does someone you know suffer from an eating disorder?

Does my loved one have an eating disorder? Because we live in a culture obsessed with thinness and dieting, it can be difficult to recognize when a...

Do you suffer from Anxiety? You're not alone.

Anxiety is apprehension of experiencing fear in the future. The danger feared isn’t imminent and may not even be known or realistic. In contrast, fear is ...

How Animals Help With Depression

How Animals Help With Depression! There are several reasons why spending time with animals could help with depression. Animal lovers and pet owners...

Trusting Online Medical Information

Trusting Online Medical Information More and more American adults are using the Internet to identify or diagnose health problems. According to a su...

Health Risks for College Students

Health risks for college students College students face a number of physical and mental health challenges as they make the transition fro...

AFRAID to stop drinking?

Sometimes what you WANT to do can seem harder that it actually is because you’re AFRAID to try. For example, you might want a raise, but you’re afra...

Digital trackers help increase exercise!

Can digital fitness trackers get you moving? Confession: I’m a little obsessed with the pedometer in my smartphone. It’s fun to carry it with me ...

Worried someone you know suffers from depression? Here are some signs to look for!

The normal ups and downs of life mean that everyone feels sad or has "the blues" from time to time. But if emptiness and despair have taken hold of yo...

Willpower

Willpower has been called the greatest strength of humans, yet most of us do not understand it and are unable to call on it when we need it most. In fact, if we...

Sugar is worse for us than fat

New research shows a connection between the intake of certain kinds of sugars with obesity and other serious health risks such as cardiovascular disease and liv...

Calming an overactive mind

Whether you are trying to stay focused at school or work, or trying to sleep, an overactive mind can interfere and disrupt effective or even rational thinking. ...

What's wrong with my diet?

What's Wrong with my Diet / Most Common Diet Mistakes The diet we choose should be based on the goals we are trying to reach - whether it's to lose weight, c...

Does Your Exercise Program Work?

Why is it that some people start an exercise program and see immediate results, while others put in seemingly endless effort with only minimal outcomes? Whil...

Mindfulness is the engine of wellness.

Mindfulness is the engine of wellness. That was my take away after I completed an initial investigation toward understanding the credo of those t...

Obesity links to food choices

Gym membership is up in the United States but so is obesity. This seeming contradiction is theorized to be caused in part by inexpensive and convenient foods...

Chewing Gum May Enhance Brain Activity

Cognitive science researchers wondered whether chewing gum would increase blood flow to the brain and therefore have lots of positive influence on what happens ...

Obesity May be Shortening our Lives

Studies are mounting that continue to prove that obesity shortens our lives -- by as much as 14 years for the most obese but also 6.5 years for those on the low...

Maintaining a Healthy Gut

We've all heard that active cultures in foods can help the digestive system by acting on the gastrointestinal tract, that set of organs whose main function is t...

How important is breakfast?

There are many health benefits to eating a good breakfast every morning, but new research is beginning to show that losing weight may not be one of them. &nb...

Seeking treatment for depression at college

About 30 percent of college students reported feeling so depressed at some point in the last year that it was difficult for them to function. Most did not seek ...

Food Additives to Avoid

Regular exercise is critical to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but it's only one of the ingredients. To reap the full benefits of exercise we must also make h...

Depression may speed aging

Depression may cause us to age faster biologically than we do chronologically. Even though we use chronological age to mark our progress in life, a...

FDA proposes new food label

The FDA is proposing new food labels in an effort to change the way we make our daily choices about buying and eating food. The idea is to make it easier for pe...

Exercise may help grow new brain cells

Exercise doesn't just help your heart and other parts of your body stay healthy, it helps your brain stay healthy and even grow new brain cells. That...

The ill effects of caffeine powder

There's another white powder besides Heroin and Cocaine that you might not hear as much about, but it can be fatal. Caffeine powder, available as a dietary supp...

E-cigarettes are popular, but are they safe?

More and more Americans are smoking electronic cigarettes, sometimes drawn by new and exotic flavors, while researchers continue to study whether the devices ar...

Healthy Comfort Foods for type 2 Diabetes patients

Just because you have Diabetes doesn't mean you have to give up your favorite foods. A new cookbook published by Prevention Magazine has pages of recip...

The Best Foods for Fighting Diabetes

The best way to prevent or manage Diabetes is to pay close attention to the foods that you eat. The top 10 super foods that have been shown to help kee...

Positive "Self-Talk" can influence how you feel and improve athletic performance

Can telling yourself something make it so? According to a study published recently in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the answer is yes. Yes, t...

When it comes to salt, less is best

The amount of salt in everyday foods is staggering. The average American eats more than 3,000 milligrams of sodium a day, about twice the daily recomme...

Tone your body, tone your mind

Exercise doesn't just make your body more fit. It makes your mind more fit. New research shows that regular exercise can improve cognitive functioning,...

Exercise may work as a substitute for antidepressants

Exercise is hard work, but researchers are finding that its benefits go well beyond weight control, heart health, and boosting the immune system. Exercise also ...

Eating disorders: A Closer Look at Obesity

Not all eating disorders have the same outcome. In fact, lumping them under a single name has caused some confusion and some conflict in how to approach the top...

How Safe is Your Drinking Water?

Millions of Americans seek treatment each year from diseases they get from their drinking water, and the health care costs are estimated at $1 billion. Even ...

Not All Fruits are Created Equal

Most of us know that eating fruit is a healthy choice for snacks and a well-rounded diet. But did you know that not all fruits are equal? New research ...

The Pros and Cons to Electronic Medical Records

Technology is one of the tools to keep health care costs under control, and to help improve access to health care not just in the United States but across the g...

Healthy Eating Habits for Diabetes Patients

Unhealthy eating is one of the nine risk factors for developing Diabetes and Heart Disease. The American Diabetes Association recommends three basic st...

Regular Exercise May Aid in Stress Reduction

Stress affects us all in one way or another, and studies show that it's getting worse. Each year Americans report more stress than the year before, and a majori...

The Effects of Exercise on Sleep

Sleep problems often accompany those recovering from addiction. The tried and true recipe for better sleep has always included lots of regular exercise. Study a...

Diabetes and the Benefits of Exercise

Although many doctors start their patients on medically assisted therapies, they often do not give attention to the construction of a proper diet and exercise p...

A Safe Approach to Drinking Over Summer and Winter Holidays

During the holidays when everyone is on vacation time we tend to indulge ourselves, sometimes excessively, with food and alcoholic drinks. Because most holiday ...

Lifestyle Changes for Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Patients

Patients are often taken by surprise when told by their doctor that they have just been diagnosed with type II diabetes. The news can be particularly shocking a...

Government Agency Aims to Lower Legal Blood Alcohol Content for Drivers

Every year 10,000 people die from alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents and 170,000 sustain at least some form of serious injury. These pressing statistics sh...

Early Prevention is Key for Reducing Alcohol Abuse in Teens

An estimated 10 million adolescents under the age of 10 reported drinking in the past month, a frightening statistic that should not be taken lightly. Peer pres...

Local Organizations Team Up to Fight Underage Drinking in Springfield

The Stop Access Springfield Coalition, a prevention program of the Gandara Center, is teaming up with Future Health, both of Springfield, to help prevent alco...

Alcohol Treatment Options

Alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse are patterns of addictive behavior that can be safely treated through medication assisted detox centers and facilities, or ...

Benefits of Educational Training by Employers

Approximately 19.2 million workers in the U.S. -- a surprising 15% -- are under the influence of alcohol occasionally while at work (Institute of Alcohol ...

Alcohol Abuse in Teens

We know some startling information about teens and alcohol. For example, on average, boys take their first alcoholic drink at 11 and girls at 13 years old. What...

Take Action Against Alcohol Abuse in your Family

If you noticed that a member of your family abused alcohol, would you know what to do? Most people don't. But experts say your action could save a life. ...

Fact and Fiction during Alcohol Awareness Month

Excessive alcohol use is responsible for almost 80,000 deaths each year in the United States, cutting short each of these individuals' lives an average of 3...

Recognizing Eating Disorder Awareness Week

While many people know the term Eating Disorder or anorexia and bulimia, most don’t know the depth of the diseases. As awareness is being brought to light...

Talking to your child about drugs and alcohol

Studies show that children who begin drinking before the age of 15 are fives times more likely to develop problems with alcohol than those who start after the a...

Eating Disorder Education

Making healthy choices for long-term well-being is not as simple as it sounds, and we at Future Health understand this. For example, Americans are bombarded wit...

Music Therapy May Aid Treatment of Substance Abuse

Music therapy is the clinical based use of music to achieve individual goals during recovery from an addiction, and to help manage or overcome emotional, physic...

Social Support During Recovery

Overcoming an addiction is a life-long commitment. The road to recovery starts when the individual decides that they want a better, more productive life. Social...

Choosing the Right Treatment

Substance addiction is a progressive disease that often requires the attention of qualified health care professionals during early stages of recovery. The prope...

Member Benefits!

Future Health offers some powerful additional benefits for members including a facilities locator and ranking system, a community forum, and a place to ask ques...

Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs

There is perhaps no fruit (technically it’s a large berry) more versatile than an avocado. It's almost like the coconut oil of fruits. Before we get i...

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