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Surround Yourself with Happy People to be Happy
By: Courtney Eaton
Who makes you happy? Chances are it is someone that you spend a significant amount of time with. A study done by Dr. Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medical School and Dr. James Fowler of the University of California in San Diego conducted a study on how an individual’s social network affects their happiness levels.
Read moreTagged In: attitude, Courteny Eaton, happiness, Healthy UNH, Mental Health, mood, social, surround
Why Students Should Care About Health Care Costs
By: Haeley Stewart
One of the biggest complaints about organic food is that it is too expensive.
Well, in many cases that is in fact true. However, organic food may cost more, but that's because it is worth more.
One way I like to rationalize paying more for organic food is to think about all the good things it does for my health and the earth, and how the extra bucks really are worth it in the long run. Usually I run this list over and over in my head as I near the checkout aisles...
Read moreTagged In: Affordable Care Act, Haeley Stewart, Health care costs, health care planning, health insurance, Healthy UNH
The Nutrition Behind Whiter Teeth
By: Kim Mayo
There are so many advertisements today about how to get brighter, whiter teeth, and who doesn’t want perfect pearly whites? From Crest 3D White mouthwash to the generic brands of whitening strips, the amount of money made off theses products is overwhelming. For 20 treatments of Crest 3D White Professional Effects white strips, it costs approximately $54! As a college student it may be difficult to find the extra money to get your teeth brighter, but luckily there are ways to prevent your teeth from stains and other erosion that may occur in your mouth!
Read moreTagged In: dental, Healthy UNH, Kim Mayo, Nutrition, whiter teeth
UNH's Eating Concerns Mentor Program
By: Haeley Stewart
Do you ever have concerns with your eating habits or even the eating habits of a friend or family member?
Read moreTagged In: Eating Concerns Mentor Program, eating disorder, Haeley Stewart, Healthy UNH, love your body, obsession
Brain Health Matters Too!
By: Madeleine Gould
October 7th through 13th, 2012 is Mental Illness Awareness Week, when mental health advocates spread awareness about their causes. This is a great time for a reminder to think about our own mental health, and that of those around us.
Read moreTagged In: Healthy UNH, Maddie Gould, Madeleine Gould, Mental Health Week
Skip the Bus and Become More Buff
By: Madeleine Gould
Physical activity. If you’re as busy as me, the thought alone can be daunting, bringing on feelings of guilt and stress. Managing your time gets hard in college, especially if you’re still adjusting as a freshman or a transfer student. Exercise for 60 minutes each day? You can’t even finish your homework. How the heck are you going to fit an entire hour of physical activity in there? And frankly, sweating it out at the gym in front of all the other gym-goers doesn’t seem very tempting to many of us. However, exercise really is important.
Read moreTagged In: Benefits of Exercise, Exercise, Healthy UNH, Madeleine Gould, Physical Activity
Healthy Returns
By: Courtney Eaton
This past Tuesday in the Strafford Room of the MUB was a program called Healthy Returns. Healthy Returns is sponsored by University System of New Hampshire (USNH) Human Resources and the healthcare that UNH provides for all their employees called Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. This is a two part program designed to set goals and measure progress with rewards along the way.
Read moreTagged In: Courtney Eaton, employee benefits, Healthy Returns, Healthy UNH, reward
Emergency Care Breaking Your Bank?
By: Kim Mayo
When a hectic and health threatening situation arises, the first thought that comes to mind is dialing 911, but when do we think about the cost of that necessary ambulance ride? You would never want to put a price on someone’s life; however, the emergency room can actually charge a pretty penny for simple procedures. In college, accidents can happen in the blink of an eye and luckily a majority of us students have health insurance either through the university or parents.
Read moreTagged In: emergency room, Health care costs, Healthy UNH, healthycare.com, Kim Mayo, urgent care facilities
“Acing” Fitness
By: Kim Mayo
Whenever I drive through campus, those bright green tennis courts always seem to catch my eye. There are 12 courts in total and 6 are always reserved for UNH students at anytime, while the other 6 are available to be rented out by the public if they would like. The best part about tennis is that you only need one other person and only minimal equipment is required! Tennis rackets can be as inexpensive as $25 and a package of 3 balls is no more than $5. The sport is fairly easy to pick up and it is a blast to play!
Read moreTagged In: Brain Neurons, Healthy UNH, Kim Mayo, Tennis
Get Real UNH
By: Courtney Eaton
Get Real UNH is a small student organization on campus but they have a big goal. Their mission is to have at least 20% of all UNH food be local, fair trade, friendly to the environment or humanely produced by 2020. In addition, they would like to create a community that cares enough about these criteria for food to act on it. What you probably do not know is that you may have already engaged yourself in Get Real UNH by going to the Local Harvest Fest. This was in inaugural event in their “Food Month”.
Read moreTagged In: Courtney Eaton, Get Real, Healthy Food Choices, Healthy UNH, humane production, local produce, Rob Everts
