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Group Exercise for a Fitter You
By: Madeleine Gould
It’s tough to stay in shape. As college students, we are committed to our education and clubs, and we want to spare some time for fun too. Even when we find the spare minutes to fit in some physical activity, it’s incredibly easy to come up with any excuse not to work out. It’s cold, it’s early, it’s raining, my knee hurts… Well, you know. The list goes on. But what if your workout was actually fun, and you were surrounded by your friends the whole time? That’s one reason why group fitness classes are superbly beneficial in helping busy people stay in shape.
Read moreTagged In: encouragement, Fitness, group exercise, Hamel rec center, Healthy UNH, Madeleine Gould, Physical Activity
Eat Smart for Finals!
By: Haeley Stewart
It's officially finals time! We're at the last stretch of our semester, but for most of us, the hardest part of our semester. I don't know whose idea it was to make the hardest part of our year the part where we are all mentally exhausted, but we just need to man up and get it done.
Read moreTagged In: Finals, Haeley Stewart, healthy eating, Healthy UNH, hydration, Nutrition
Have You Seen UNH's Wildcat Plate?
By: Haeley Stewart
Everyone has heard of the dreaded "Freshman 15," however for me, it was more like the freshman 20. Coming to UNH as a freshman and having an unlimited dining plan made it super easy for me to eat WAY to much in our dining halls. Don't get me wrong, there are PLENTY of healthy choices to be made while eating on campus, but I just couldn't get over the delicious desert bar or the french fries that seemed to be there every single day.
Read moreTagged In: Haeley Stewart, Healthy UHH, Nutrition, over eating, Portion Plate, portion sizes, Wildcat Plate
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
By: Courtney Eaton
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities! Today is dedicated to those who have both visible and non-visible disabilities. These students, no matter how severe the ailment, can have a hard time doing well on exams and completing work on time. This day is a great way to show them that they can achieve all they wish to achieve despite their disability.
Read moreTagged In: Courtney Eaton, Disabilities, Healthy UNH, MUB Event, Persons with Disabilities
SPIN: Students Promoting Information on Nutrition
By: Kendra Moffett
Students Promoting Information on Nutrition, also known as SPIN, is a great organization on campus to get involved in that is run by UNH Health Services. These mentors are student volunteers that get trained to counsel and educate those who are looking to for more knowledge and assistance in the field of nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. These students receive intensive training and education by trained professionals in the field, and are well equipped to help others with questions regarding nutrition.
Read moreTagged In: counsel, Health Services, Healthy UNH, Kendra Moffett, Nutrition, SPIN, student organizations
Fight Fatigue!
By: Haeley Stewart
A college student’s life is a constant struggle between balancing class, studying, work, exams, internships, any type of social life and much more. Even reading that list is tiring. Trying to find time to simply fall sleep can even feel like a monumental challenge. With that being said, fatigue for a college student is almost expected, in my opinion.
Read moreTagged In: drink water, Fatigue, Haeley Stewart, Healthy UNH, hydrated
It’s not the Turkey’s Fault that you are Tired
By: Courtney Eaton
The poor turkey is having a rough enough day without being blamed for your sleepiness after the Thanksgiving feast. Many people have heard the rumor that turkey contains a chemical called tryptophan that causes us to feel tired. According to
Read moreTagged In: Courtney Eaton, Healthy UNH, melatonin, overeating, serotonin, thanksgiving, tired, turkey
Protein Problems?
By: Kim Mayo
Ever since the term “pink slime” was brought to our attention meat is seemingly less appealing. Red meat in particular over chicken or other poultry. Personally I don’t consider myself to be a vegetarian, but if I am offered a veggie burger or a hamburger I will always chose the non-meat option. Since I do not eat much meat I need to make sure that I am getting protein from other sources!
Read moreTagged In: Healthy UNH, Kim Mayo, pink slime, protein, vegetarian
NEAT Ways to Burn Calories
By: Courtney Eaton
Did you know you could burn calories by just talking on the phone? Sure! If you pace while you chat instead of sitting down, you burn calories without even thinking about it! This is NEAT! No, really; NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermoneogenesis These are activities that you can do every day to burn calories without going to the gym. Some NEAT activities that are easily incorporated into your day include:
Read moreTagged In: activity, burn calories, calories, Courtney Eaton, Healthy, Healthy UNH, metabolic rate, non-exercise, physical health
In Praise of Yogurt
By: Madeleine Gould
Yogurt is delicious. You can find it in many different flavors. You can eat it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It can be used as a lower-calorie substitute for sour cream. It can be used to make smoothies. Yogurt is a versatile, tasty, and also healthful food. Other than its deliciousness and usefulness in different dishes, it exhibits some serious health benefits. Every year, more studies are released on the benefits of yogurt. Let’s examine the nutritional science behind these health benefits.
Read moreTagged In: calcium, Healthy UNH, live and active cultures, Madeleine Gould, Nutrition, probiotics, Yogurt
