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Tracking The Virus As states across the country move into the phases of re-opening businesses during the current COVID-19 pandemic, many epidemiologists, doctors, and public health officials alike have recommended the use of contact tracing to slow the spread of disease once businesses open and people return to work. So, what exactly is contact tracing? Contact tracing is simply the identification of people who may have been exposed to or in contact with someone who has a confirmed case of an... Read More
Eating For Your Health Now more than ever, local restaurants need our support, and what better way than to order takeout? However, buying restaurant food often can have some negative consequences on your health. Use these tips next time you want to order out and support a local business! Research the menu first and decide what are the best options to get. Some chain restaurants will even put the nutrition information on their website for you to access. Instead of eating less and being hungry,... Read More
Traveling This Summer There are a lot of “cannots” and “have nots” right now. We can’t get our hair cut, hang out at Starbucks, or get our nails done. Our vacations have been canceled and replaced by speedy trips to the grocery store. All these factors play into our overall stress, and without even knowing it, we are like ticking time-bombs ready to explode. I realized I needed a way to de-stress, and I found out that virtual vacations exist! I tried it out and visited the British Museum in... Read More
Tech-Free Summertime Exercises With warmer weather finally here, you might be feeling stuck when it comes to a workout routine. It can be tough to even create a routine or find the right exercise program that works for you. Why not switch your mindset from “working out” to “playing” for your daily exercise? Here is a list of fun, old-school summertime activities that can make lasting memories and bring back some of those nostalgic feels while helping you stay active! Playing Ball: If you have... Read More
Healthy And Refreshing Recipes It feels like a lifetime since lockdown beganand it's hard to remember what it’s like to hang out with friends, hug loved ones, and go to the grocery store without a face mask. Many of us are nostalgic for simpler times, but we can certainly indulge in the past as long as it’s safe! Do you miss the taste of a popsicle while sitting by the pool? Or late night ice cream parlor runs? You can still enjoy these novelties this summer, so find inspiration in this list ... Read More
Name: Ashley Larose Major: Psychology Role at UNH: Student Year Started at UNH: 2016 What does being healthy look like to you? Being healthy looks like practicing self-care in whatever way an individual sees fit. What have you been doing to take care of your mental health while in quarantine? In order to take care of my mental health, I have been staying in contact with my friends and checking in on them periodically. I schedule social distancing coffee dates with friends where we sit on... Read More
Soaking Up The Sunshine We are entering many people’s favorite time of the year–summer! Summer brings fireworks, barbeques, and one of our body’s favorite things: vitamin D. Many people do not necessarily look forward to the hottest season of the year for this reason, but they should, because vitamin D is a super important nutrient for our body. Unfortunately, most of the population, especially those that live in colder climates (such as New England), are deficient. Vitamin D has many functions... Read More
Finding Hope From Declining Cases Throughout the COVID-19 outbreak within the United States, the state of New York has been hit the hardest by far, both in the number of cases and number of deaths. Breaking a total of 335,000 cases, New York is now reporting a decline in daily cases and deaths as of May 10, 2020. With a new sense of hope, NY governor Andrew Cuomo has put in place plans to reopen some of the more rural areas of New York that have not seen as many cases or deaths as the more... Read More
Name: Chelsea Leclerc Department: Residential Life Role at UNH: Residence Hall Director Year Started at UNH: 2019 What does being healthy look like to you? Being healthy means having a balanced Wellness Wheel! This means making sure that I am meeting my needs in each section of the wheel and working to improve myself every day! What have you been doing to take care of your mental health while in quarantine? I spend a lot of time with my emotional support animal, Pepper. I also have been... Read More
How To Virtually Celebrate Graduation Many of us, myself included, are graduating this spring. Whether it be high school or college, it is a BIG DEAL! It's easy to get really bummed about missing out on decorating your cap, the commencement ceremony, and graduation parties. We have worked so hard for this moment and it feels like we have been robbed of our moments to shine. Never fear –you can still host a super fun virtual party-social distancing style. Decorate! Just because no one will be at... Read More
