Posts in Category: I am Healthy UNH!
May 20, 2015
Department: Major: Kinesiology; Exercise Science Minor: Nutrition, Psychology Position/Role at UNH: Student Exercise Physiologist and UNH Alumni '15 Year Started at UNH: 2015 What does health mean to you? Health is the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of the individual through functional: metabolic management and longevity. In essence, health is exactly as it sounds: heal - to alleviate pain, sickness, anguish or distress to making an individual whole and sound. What do you do to... Read More
April 24, 2015
Department: Facilities Campus Planning Position/Role at UNH: CAD/DMS/GIS AdministratorYear Started at UNH: 2007 1. What does health mean to you? Health is an investment that compounds over time. What you do now makes a big impact later in life and it goes both ways. Do your best to be healthy now, you’ll be better off later, make some poor health choices now, pay for those later as well. It’s all a balance and we just do the best we can. 2. What do you do to make a healthy UNH? I do my... Read More
April 10, 2015
Department: Intern- Strength and ConditioningPosition/Role at UNH: StudentYear Started at UNH: 2012 1. What does health mean to you? Health is a term that encompasses many aspects of everyday life including both physical and mental health. Physical health includes proper physical activity, a proper diet, a stable medical state and proper sleeping patterns. Mental health is a state of well being in which a person can deal with everyday stresses and continue to be productive. 2. What do... Read More
March 12, 2015
Department: Neuroscience and BehaviorPosition/Role at UNH: StudentYear Started at UNH: 2012 1. What does health mean to you? To me, health means being physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, and spiritually well. 2. What do you do to make a healthy UNH? To make a healthy UNH, I try to be as active as I can both physically and mentally on campus! I feel like the best thing you can do for your health is to push yourself to keep moving. I am involved in a lot of student orgs on campus that... Read More
January 28, 2015
Position/Role at UNH: Alumni Year Started at UNH: 2002 1. What does health mean to you? To me, health is measured in a person’s perception of physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. I gauge my health based on my sense of energy, emotional wellbeing, and ability to live without physical restrictions. 2. What do you do to make a healthy UNH? As UNH alumni and and practicing Athletic Trainer in the seacoast community, over the years I have had the opportunity to aid both current students... Read More
December 30, 2014
Accountant Office of Business Affairs Year Started at UNH: 2013 What does health mean to you?: Health means being healthy in mind, body and soul, they are interconnected. It comes from personal choices made daily with regards to exercise, food and life decisions and one area will affect the other. The benefit of being physically healthy is that it improves your mindset, and in turn, your center of well-being and consequently your outlook on life is more positive. What do you do to make a... Read More
December 16, 2014
Student and RA in Hubbard Nutrition and EcoGastronomy Year Started at UNH: 2012 What does health mean to you?: Health is more than just physical. It is holistic; encompassing social, physical and psychological health. This is surrounding yourself with positive people and events, as well as staying fit and eating well. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: I include those around me in the healthy activities I do ranging from sharing my passion for healthy foods and recipes to making exercising... Read More
December 3, 2014
Civil Engineering What does health mean to you?: To me, health means to be satisfied mentally, emotionally, and physically. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: To satisfy my physical health, I try to exercise a few times a week. I do this by going to the gym, bike to/from class, and occasionally go for a run around campus. A couple of my friends and I had actually attempted to start up a student-organized running club here at UNH, where we would still compete but not require as much of a... Read More
November 17, 2014
Kinesiology: Pedagogy Year Started at UNH: 2010 What does health mean to you?: Health means feeling good both physically and mentally. It means taking care of your overall self by eating right, exercising, and doing things to keep you happy and stress free. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: I am currently one of the captains of Sisters In Step. We are the only hip-hop and step team here on campus. Dance is a fantastic way to exercise and get moving. It is my role as captain to organize... Read More
October 21, 2014
CEPS What does health mean to you?: Health is a combination of getting exercise, eating well, and making sure I am happy with who I am and what I’m doing. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: I’m a big believer in doing the little things to make people’s day better. This can be as simple as smiling at a stranger, asking a friend about their life, or reaching out to someone who I haven’t seen in a while. I’m a member of the Cycling Club (we prefer team, but hey), and I’ll often lead rides on... Read More
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