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But What Is the Cost of Health?
By: Madeleine Gould
It seems much of the political buzz these days centers around the quickly rising costs of health care. There is a good reason so many politicians are basing their campaigns around this issue- healthcare costs for the United States are expected to rise 7.5% in 2013, and that is up from the $ 2.6 trillion health care system we are facing in 20121. “What does this have to do with me and HealthyUNH?” you may be puzzling to yourself.
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Let's Hit the Rec
By: Haeley Stewart
With school starting back up for the year, it is almost a guarantee that the Hamel Rec Center will be full of students trying to stay physically active. Before you hit the Rec Center this semester, why not find out about all of the group classes and opportunities available to you besides the gym itself? One of the favorites among students, myself included, are the FREE group aerobics classes taught by experienced instructors. The Rec Center has everything from zumba and cycling to yoga and boxing.
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Superfoods to the Rescue
By: Courtney Eaton
We learn about the food pyramid early in life so we already know how to eat a balanced meal. There are some foods however, that are better than others. These are called “superfoods”. These foods can help boost immunity, and decrease the risk of some diseases and cancers. Some can even fight wrinkles, improve memory, and help you lose and keep weight off! It sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it’s not. Foods really can have these effects on you, maybe not instantly, but they will make a difference when you incorporate them into your daily diet.
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Fact or Foe
By: Rebecca Lastra
Whatever the reason may be for people to start a workout regiment, we all have one thing in common when being at the gym; we all want to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, many people hold different beliefs regarding the benefits on the gym and it is very important to be able to differentiate fact from myth.
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Frazzle Free Finals Week
By: Katrina Heisler
I’m sure to many of you, even mentioning the word “finals” sends your body into a meltdown as you try and wrap your brain around the million and one things you still need to do this semester.
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Fight Stress with Physical Activity!
By: Ann Steeves
It’s the final stretch—seasonal jobs and internships are lined up, summer courses are registered for, perhaps a road trip is planned… Summer is right around the corner, and there’s just one maybe-not-so-little thing standing in your way: final papers, exams, and projects to complete. You’ve worked so hard all semester and this is it! It is apparent that everyone on campus is in the same boat, as the library is packed with so many students, it can be hard to find a seat.
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Have a Sex-Ed Question?
By: Katrina Heisler
UNH Health Services does a great job spreading sexual health and awareness across campus. Starting March 20th until May 15th sexual health and information tables can be found in the MUB Food Court from 11:45-1:15 every Tuesday.
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Physical Activity Affects the Mind
By: Lindsay Filicicchia
The physical benefits of exercise are commonly known, such as weight control, cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance. However, studies show that although exercise is a physical activity, it has an effect on our mental state as well. A study conducted at the University of Haifa International School found that exercise reduces depression and burnout rates. The study analyzed 1,632 Israeli workers throug
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Government Reduces Antibiotic Use in Farm Animals
By: Lindsay Filicicchia
In 1977, the FDA decided that it was dangerous to systematically treat
farm animals with antibiotics because their widespread use in farm animals
would reduce their effectiveness in humans.
Some steps were taken to enforce the 1977 law such as an FDA recommendation
in 2010 that farmers seek the advice of a veterinarian before using antibiotics
on their animals. Despite these efforts
and the knowledge of risk, though, antibiotics are still used routinely by
farmers. A Read more
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Health Services: Massage Therapy
By: Lindsay Filicicchia
Usually when I think of Health Services on campus I think of the place I would go if I’m feeling sick and need medical care or a prescription. However, after visiting the UNH Health Services website I realized how many other helpful programs and services they provide for the UNH community. One service they provide is massage therapy.
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