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The Real Power Behind a Nap
By: Rebecca Lastra
For many years of my life, I have been taught that taking a nap during the day would cause negative effects on my ability to fall asleep later in the evening.
Read moreTagged In: Health, Healthy UNH, Mental Health, Rebecca Lastra, UNH
High Heels: High-Fashion or High-Risk?
By: Lindsay Filicicchia
Let’s face it: a great pair of high heels is stylish and they really do
complete an outfit. However, the reality
is that the foot was not designed to be in permanent arched position while
walking. The effect that high heels have
on the body was examined in a study done by researchers at Read more
Tagged In: Fitness, Health, Healthy UNH, UNH Lindsay Filicicchia
USDA Announces New Guidelines to Improve School Nutrition
By: Ann Steeves
The days of mystery meat sandwiches should soon be over, and replaced by healthier options throughout our nation’s school lunch program. This past Wednesday, January 25, the USDA, in partnership with First Lady Michelle Obama, announced new guidelines for healthier school meal programs. This announcement came in coordination with the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, signed in December 2010 by President Obama.
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Ski Your Way to Fitness
By: Rebecca Lastra
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to work out more and lead a healthier life? Are you bored of doing the same old workout everyday? Well luckily, the UNH Outdoor Adventure Club can help! On February 14th, they will be hosting a Moonlight Cross Country Ski event across Medums Pond. It only costs five dollars and it includes transportation and ski gear.
Read moreTagged In: Fitness, Health, Healthy UNH, Rebecca Lastra, UNH, UNH Program
“The specialist will see you now”
By: Katrina Heisler
Have you noticed that your doctor has been referring you to a specialist more often then diagnosing and treating you in their office? Well, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine the likelihood that a doctor refers a patient to a specialist has doubled from 1999-2009. This means that the estimated number of visits that resulted in a referral jumped from 40.6 million to 105 million.
Read moreTagged In: Health, Health Cost, Healthy UNH, Katrina Heisler, UNH
The Brain Break: How to Study Smarter!
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to study better? Or do better in classes? How can you do this? One way is to study smarter! According to an article in the Huffington Post, it is recommended that students take mental breaks approximately every 45 minutes.
Read moreTagged In: Health, Healthy UNH, Marlon Shepard, Mental Health, UNH, Wellness
Core No More?
By: Katrina Heisler
Crunches, sit ups, planks; just some of the many abdominal exercises we do daily in an effort to achieve the coveted “six pack”. According to an article in the New York Times, researchers at Indiana State University are questioning if the crunches are really worth it.
Read moreTagged In: Fitness, Health, Healthy UNH, Katrina Heisler, UNH
Time is Money
By: Rebecca Lastra
Imagine being able to rake leaves or mowing lawns in exchange for a doctor’s visit. Well in Falmouth, Maine, there are thirty-three patients who do just that. An article published by NPR examines the structure behind True North’s system of “time dollars” and how patients can qualify for the program.
Read moreTagged In: Health, Health Cost, Healthy UNH, Rebecca Lastra, UNH
The Links Between the Internet and Depression
When many teenagers first turn on their computers, the
first thing they check is Facebook and other social media sites. Now, how
much is too much? Researchers have been tracking nearly 1,000 teenagers and
the effects of internet use. They have found that the more time online,
leads to a greater increase for depression. A post on Read more
Tagged In: Depression, Health, Healthy UNH, Justin DiMaio, Mental Health, UNH
Motivation at your Fingertips
By: Rebecca Lastra
In a recent post by Katrina Heisler, she discussed the different apps that are compatible with iPhones to help us stay motivated to hit the gym and how as little as text messaging could contribute to weight loss. Well another app to add to the list is "Nexercise".
Read moreTagged In: Fitness, Health, Healthy UNH, Physical Activity, Rebecca Lastra, UNH
