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Social Distancing Does Not Mean Social Isolation! Just because we all have to stay 6 feet apart does not mean we have to socially isolate ourselves from our family and friends. Here are some ideas to stay connected with your friends, families, and others! Video call your friends. Zoom happy hours and other themed parties are more and more popular, but a regular call will be just as fun. Call your family. Nothing like a good, classic phone call to catch up with loved ones. Write a letter to... Read More
Turn Any Room In Your House Into A Workout Space The current state of the world can cause stress, anxiety and fear. One way to combat those feelings is to take time for yourself. For many people, working out is a huge part self-care. Gyms, fitness clubs, and workout studios are considered non-essential, here in New Hampshire, so that means they closed their doors a couple of weeks ago. This might change your exercise routine, but there is still lots you can do at home. Here are some awesome... Read More
Good Things Are Still Happening The Coronavirus is affecting the entire world right now. Restaurants are closed, friends and family cannot get together, and everyday life feels so far from normal. It can be hard to maintain a positive attitude during stressful situations. It's okay to be feeling however you are feeling, but one way to improve your mood is exposing yourself to uplifting moments of kindness or laughter. Things like this are happening all over the world: In Barcelona, every night... Read More
How To Peacefully Coexist With Your Family Now that we are all cooped up in our homes together, it can get pretty crowded pretty fast. This is the first time my entire family of six has lived together long-term in quite a while. We have all had to adapt and figure out how to coexist peacefully together. Being a full-time college student, I have multiple Zoom classes each day and have to find a quiet spot in my house to attend. Many of my family members need to do the same. As you can imagine,... Read More
Hello everyone! My name is Grace. I am a Healthy UNH Intern and senior Nutrition: Dietetics and EcoGastronomy student. This blog describes a day in my current life (March 25) as I follow social distancing requirements. I have read that about the various things I can do to cope with during this trying time and establishing a routine is so important. Routines have many benefits, such as increased productivity and efficiency and reduced stress. I hope my daily routine inspires you to create a... Read More
Name: Michelle Yip Department: Health Management and Policy Role at UNH: Student Year Started at UNH: 2016 What does being healthy look like to you? For me, being healthy is just having fun. Whatever you do should make you happy. If you’re not happy and having fun, you won’t be healthy. It’s also about being active, in any form. It can be going on a hike or walk, or going to the gym, but it doesn’t have to be intense exercise to be healthy, like walking to class instead of taking the bus.... Read More
Hearty, Healthy Breakfast In The Blink Of An Eye The month of March is all about making things simple, so why not simplify your first meal of the day! Oatmeal is a wonderful breakfast choice that is sure to keep you full until lunch time. The best thing about it is it can be made in less than 3 minutes via the microwave. If you have more time, it can also be made on the stove top. Oats contain soluble fiber, which takes your body more time to digest, keeping you fuller for longer! Here are some... Read More
Name: Juliana Good Department: Public Policy Role at UNH: Student Year Started at UNH: 2017 What does being healthy look like to you? Prioritizing both mental and physical health is important, and I go to the gym five days a week. I go to the gym because it is a stress reliever. If there are days that I am too tired then I won't push myself - it is important to also listen to my body and brain. What do you do to keep UNH healthy? I am passionate about accessibility and disability policy... Read More
Simplify Your Exercise Routine Are you in a workout rut? Do you feel like you are wasting an hour and a half at the gym and still not feeling productive? You may need to take a step back and reevaluate your exercise routine. Here are 3 ways to change up your workout so you can feel your best! Change your warm-up. If you have been spending 10 minutes on the treadmill to warm-up, switch to a shorter routine such as jumping jacks or squats. This will work different muscle groups and get your heart... Read More
Taking A Technology Break Social media has taken over almost everyone’s lives. It is so easy to aimlessly scroll through Instagram at the gym, while watching TV, or eating breakfast. While it may seem to be satisfying and pleasurable, too much social media exposure can actually hurt our mental health. It may be isolating, and result in us comparing ourselves to other individuals. It can be tiring to look at other people’s lives every day, and you may end up spending less time focusing on... Read More
