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How to Decide Which Booster Shot to Get The United States has recently started rolling out booster shots for the COVID vaccine. The booster shot is an additional shot to try and increase the effectiveness of the vaccine. The people who are currently eligible to include booster shots are those who are: 65 years old and older Any person 18+ who live in long-term care settings Any person 18+ who have underlying medical conditions Any person 18+ who live or work in high-risk settings Any person 18... Read More
*Please note, this blog will discuss sexual assault, which may be triggering to some* Do you feel safe on campus? Your answer to this question may have changed over the past few weeks. Recently, more and more survivors of sexual assault at the University of New Hampshire’s Durham campus are coming forward with their stories. This is extremely difficult to do, and these survivors should be appreciated and supported for their courage and strength to come forward. However, many of these people... Read More
5 Foods To Improve Your Gut Health How often do you think about your gut health? The term “gut health” refers to functions and balance of bacteria of the gastrointestinal tract. According to UC Davis, our gut health is very important because in order for our food to be broken down into nutrients and delivered through our blood stream, we need a healthy digestive system. Along with this, a healthy gut also contains healthy bacteria that helps ward off infection. Gut health is greatly influenced... Read More
Name: Emily Freeman Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Department: Health and Human Services Role at UNH: Student Year Started at UNH: 2018, graduating this semester! What do you do to make a healthy UNH? To make UNH healthy I wear a mask to make sure I am not spreading COVID to my classmates. When I am getting around campus, I choose to walk rather than drive to not only help with UNH traffic, but to also reduce pollution on campus and in the world. Lastly, I use my positive mindset and energy to uplift... Read More
Tips on How to Practice Self Care If you’re anything like me, you tend to have a lot on your plate, and find it difficult to take time for yourself. Besides, many people when they hear the term “self-care” think of taking the entire day to do nothing but lie in bed and do face masks and watch TV. Although there is nothing wrong with this, many people do not have time to do that. There are many simple and easy ways to practice self-care. No matter how busy you are, it is important to always... Read More
Tips to Help Prevent Catching the Flu Flu season is in full swing yet again with more and more people getting infected each day. Along with this, there are more people back on campus after COVID restrictions have been eased. Being in contact with many different people in crowded public places can lead to higher infection rates. Although masks are still required, it is important to continue to be cautious and proactive when it comes to catching the flu. The CDC has some tips on how to best keep... Read More
Name: Isaiah Chisholm Pronouns: He/They Department: SHARPP Role at UNH: Advocate Year Started at UNH: 2018 What do you do to make a healthy UNH? I try to stay home when I’m sick – my hope is that we can use this collective experience to recognize that it benefits EVERYONE for sick community members to stay at home when they’re ill, and workplaces should enable that as a standard practice. Do you have any tips for eating healthfully? I believe that people should eat what they want and when... Read More
One of the best parts of the fall season are the various tasty comfort foods we get to indulge in. Pies, stuffings, casseroles, all commonly associated with the autumn season. Check out some of the benefits of your fall favorite health foods and how you can add them to your diet. Click on each recipe to get inspired! Apples Apples are an excellent source of fiber, which is critical for a healthy diet. Fiber can help lower cholesterol and control blood sugar levels. Apples are also rich in... Read More
How Adding Pumpkin To Your Diet Can Improve Your Health! Fall is upon us, and carving pumpkins is a fun and festive way to get into the spirit. Carving pumpkins is something that can be enjoyed by all ages, and an activity you can do with your family, friends, roommates, or even alone! But, have you ever considered incorporating pumpkin into your life in a different way, perhaps even your diet? Pumpkins have many amazing health benefits and should be something to consider including in your... Read More
Yes, it’s a real thing. After having a fun filled, enjoyable, and educational 4 years at the University of New Hampshire, reality kicked in after I ended my lease at my off-campus apartment. I did not have a full time job offer waiting for me at the end of college, I searched and searched, applied to hundreds of jobs and was rejected by almost all of them. Failure is not something that should discourage you, especially since we completed college in the midst of a global pandemic. Yes, it really... Read More
