Healthy UNH Blogger: Lindsay Filicicchia
Home Town: Londonderry, NH
Major: Dietetics
Graduation Year: 2013
Favorite Dining Hall: Philbrook
What do you love about UNH?: I love that there are so many campus organizations to choose to be invovled in.
What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: I like to stay active by doing fun things like cross-country skiing and zumba class!
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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Less Bills for Pills
By: Lindsay Filicicchia
Do you pay outrageous amounts of money for your medications? The FDA just issued guidelines that will
allow drug companies to make duplicates of certain medications called biotech
drugs. The result of this will be
increased market competition and decreased cost for medications. Biotech drugs are expensive, injectable
medications. Prior to the recently
developed Read more
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4 Creative Ways to Get Your Veggies
By: Lindsay Filicicchia
Often vegetables have a stigma attached to them as being tasteless and unpleasant to eat. Also, it can seem like a salad is the only way to get your greens for the day. However, there are plenty of creative recipes that incorporate vegetables to provide the nutrients you need while still tasting delicious. The first two include kale, one of the most nutrient rich greens, loaded with Vitamin K, Vitamin C, calcium and 5g of fiber. Its antioxidant content provides some protection against cancer and its fiber content aids in lowering cholesterol. These reci
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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
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