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How To Be Alone Without Being Lonely How much time do you spend by yourself? Your answer may have changed over the past few years. Due to the pandemic, people are spending a lot more time alone with social gatherings being limited and new protocols being introduced every day. This can lead to feelings of loneliness. Loneliness occurs when we crave social or emotional needs that are not being met. It is important to note there is a difference between being alone and being lonely. Spending time... Read More
Name: Heather Follett Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Department: Human Development and Family Studies Role at UNH: Student Year Started at UNH: 2018 What do you do to make a healthy UNH? I move my body daily and try to walk to as many places as possible. Do you have any tips for eating healthfully? I get Hello Fresh delivered, which helps me cook healthy meals! Have you made any tangible improvements regarding your movement or physical activity by making positive changes in your life? I got a puppy... Read More
How To Guide On Meal Prep Meal prepping is the method of planning and preparing your meals for the week ahead of schedule. Meal prepping is very beneficial for those of us who start the week with good intentions, however as our schedules get busier, healthy eating does not become a priority anymore. Meal prepping saves you time during the week, since you can do all of your grocery shopping and preparing in one day, and simply warm up your meals throughout the week. The method also saves you ... Read More
Tips To Get Back On Track The holidays are marked by spending time with your loved ones and creating cherished memories. The holidays are also usually accompanied by delicious food, which hopefully you were able to enjoy guilt free. However, now that the holidays are over and we have entered a new year, many people take this opportunity to start creating healthy eating habits to carry with them throughout the new year. Finding motivation to do so may be hard, and it can seem overwhelming. ... Read More
The New Era Of Employees Mental health affects an alarming part of the population, and the pandemic has only increased these numbers. Seventy-six percent of people reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition, up 59% since 2019. For many people, the workforce is a huge contributing factor to their poor mental health. The silver lining of this issue is the fact that mental health awareness has started to be normalized in the workplace. Nearly two-thirds of respondents reported... Read More
The Benefits of Stretching Are you neglecting one of the most important aspects of your physical health? Although you may be active, do you stretch enough? Stretching is a very important practice and should be a part of your everyday routine. If you do not stretch often, you are at a greater risk of being injured. When you do not stretch your muscles, they become tight. If you were to go from no activity, such as sitting in a chair, to an activity that stretches your muscles, such as... Read More
What Does This Mean? A new variant of COVID-19, called Omicron, has been identified. The variant was reported to the WHO on November 26, 2021 by the South American government. The variant was recently detected in the United States. The positive case was reported in California, from a traveler who came from South Africa. Symptoms So far, the symptoms of the virus have been labeled as “extremely mild”. One patient said he just felt extremely tired and had a mild headache. Another reported a... Read More
Name: Daniel Stewart Pronouns: He/Him/His Department: Political Science Role at UNH: Student Athlete Year Started at UNH: 2019 What do you do to make a healthy UNH? I workout regularly and try to eat as healthy as I can to maintain a well-balanced diet. Do you have any tips for eating healthfully? Don't starve yourself Eat proteins at every meal Snack between meals Drink water with every meal Have you made any tangible improvements regarding your movement or physical activity by making... Read More
How To Stay Healthy During The Holidays The holidays can be a stressful time for many. We are not yet out of the woods with this pandemic, and as a new variant of COVID is spreading across the country, it is more important than ever to take care of your health. It is essential to prioritize both your physical and mental health to be the best version of yourself. A lot of people spend time with family and loved ones during the holidays. Here are some tips to keep you and the ones around you... Read More
What This Means for Health Care in America President Joe Biden has recently rolled out a new bill that will significantly change health care in America. The Biden-Harris administration has promised to ensure that every American has access to quality, affordable health care, and this bill is supposed to be a step in that direction. The Biden-Harris administration is known to say that health care is “a right, not a privilege”. So what exactly would change with this new bill? The main components... Read More
