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The Pandemic and Telehealth: One Year Later Early on in the pandemic, we saw restaurants, malls, bars, parks, gyms, and basically everything in between shut down. Doctors offices and medical practices were unable to shut down as they were considered essential, but many people were hesitant about going out for their routine care. As providers started to adapt in order to encourage their patients to come in for their regular appointments, policy makers also mobilized to create legislation for... Read More
How much is too much? As the semester comes to a close and we all start to recover from finals, and start our summer jobs or classes, it may be tempting to start buying extra coffees or energy drinks throughout the day to power through all of those long study sessions. Whether you prefer to do work during the day or late at night, having that extra boost of caffeine is so helpful is getting a lot of work done in a shorter amount of time. But I’m sure that during the end of the semester, you... Read More
Name: Brianna Kelly Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Department: Natural Resources and the Environment (NREN), Community and Environmental Planning Role at UNH: Student Year Started at UNH: 2017 How does getting this vaccine make you feel? Great! I’m happy that I could get it and do my part. What does getting this vaccine mean to you? It means I am one step closer to possibly getting to see my family and potentially getting the chance to travel (probably not for a while still). What would you say to... Read More
What exactly are the new guidelines? This past week, the CDC released some new data and guidelines on mask wearing. Over the past few months, states around the country have made the change to drop the mask mandate in public spaces. This move was widely attributed to the mass vaccine distribution and mobilization which has left 96 million Americans fully vaccinated. Although controversial at first, the most recent CDC data supports the changes in the mask mandate, but there is a catch to it. ... Read More
Things to do before and after your COVID-19 vaccine Is that “Here comes the sun” by The Beatles I hear playing in the background? This past weekend I got my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and this song has been stuck in my head ever since. Now I am well aware that the pandemic is far from over and that we still have a very long road ahead of us; but wow, it sure does feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Not only am I one step closer to leaving the pandemic untouched... Read More
Although there is so much hope on the horizon with the vaccine rollout and lifting restrictions; there are still so many people who have been struggling with their mental health since the pandemic began over a year ago. Reports of depression, anxiety, and even substance use disorders are at an all-time high for nearly every age group. And the demand for mental health services is up significantly. One mental health disorder that is up significantly that is not often talked about are eating... Read More
Name: Michael Clemente Pronouns: He/His/Him Department: Mechanical Engineering Role at UNH: Student Year Started at UNH: 2017 How does getting this vaccine make you feel? Getting the vaccine makes me feel good and more at ease. What does getting this vaccine mean to you? Getting this vaccine means a lot to me, it also calms me knowing it could help in the event of infection. What would you say to someone who feels hesitant about getting the vaccine? It is ultimatlely up to you, it's your... Read More
An Easy Guide to Making Perfect Overnight Oats One of the latest trends in nutrition that you may have heard of before are Overnight Oats. This is a simple and easy breakfast which requires zero work in the morning. It is a quick breakfast that can be taken on the go which is perfect for busy college students or people who no longer have the luxury of working from home. To make this quick and easy breakfast, all you need are: One glass jar (approximately 10-12 ounces), milk of choice, old... Read More
Strategies to Enjoy Your Workout While Wearing a Mask It may be more than clear by now that exercising during the pandemic is not nearly the same as exercising was before the pandemic. This is probably most likely due to the masks (in addition to all of the extra protocols for health and safety). I will be the first to admit, I hate wearing a mask at the gym. It makes working out really difficult, and even feels kind of gross sometimes. For a while I was so annoyed with it, that I just stopped... Read More
How Laughing Can Relieve Stress Think of all the times that you are with the people you love (whether it be in-person, on Zoom, or on the phone) and all the times you share a good laugh. The feeling after sharing a good laugh with friends and loved ones is so relaxing. All of your muscle tension seems to melt away. You feel a rush of endorphins. You may even suddenly see the world with a “glass half full” perspective. There’s a reason why you feel this way. The power of laughter is real,... Read More
