Healthy UNH Blogger: Courtney Eaton
Name: Courtney Eaton
Home Town: Bedford, NH
Major: Nutrition
Graduation Year: 2014
What I do to make a Healthy UNH: Help explain the purpose of the portion plates and write for the blog.
Favorite Food: chocolate
Favorite Movie: Shutter Island
Favorite Book: A Prayer for Rain by Dennis Lehane
Place I’d most like to visit: Rwanda
Favorite Dining Hall: Philbrook, because they have the best stir fry with the shortest line.
What I love most about UNH: The people! Everyone is so unique and fun!
As a healthy UNH intern, I am most excited about hopefully
helping fellow students improve their overall wellness,
while keeping them
interested and enthusiastic.
My Experience Using England’s Healthcare
By: Courtney Eaton
On Tuesday, the 22nd I went to the Soho NHS Walk-In Clinic of London and was able to experience the difference between the US healthcare and that of London first-hand. Since my arrival in London I have had this cold that I just could not kick. It seemed to be getting worse and I feared a sinus infection, so I eventually went to the Soho NHS Walk-in Medical Clinic. First, let me note that Soho is a fantastic part of the city; my favorite part thus far.
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The Benefits of Skiing
By: Courtney Eaton
For some, the first sign of snow means it is time to dig out the wool socks and blankets and go into hibernation. For others, though, it means time to wax those skis and hit the slopes! Skiing is an incredible sport that involves physical, mental, social and emotional aspects of wellness. Often times winter can bring people into a depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.).
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The Gluten Hype
By: Courtney Eaton
The presence of gluten-free foods has sky-rocketed across the nation and is causing some confusion. Some think that it can be used as a new fad diet, while others think that Celiac’s disease and gluten sensitivity are the same thing. First, let us determine what this “gluten stuff” actually is.
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Happiness Cures the Common Cold
By: Courtney Eaton
Almost everyone knows someone that acts like they are dying when they have a couch and a sore throat. Perhaps it is you that complains continuously about your runny nose. Have you noticed that these people tend to be sick more often or for longer periods of time?
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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.
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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
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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:
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Fat Talk Free Week at UNH Last Week
By: Courtney Eaton
Fat Talk Free Week is a nation-wide initiative to ban fat talk for an entire week. Fat talk is defined as any language that involves criticizing one’s body or the body of someone else. The slogan for the event is “Friends don’t let friends fat talk.” You have probably seen the stickers or flyers around the UNH campus at some point because UNH has been involved from the very beginning.
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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.
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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.
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