Blog Posts in Category: Ally Besse
November 28, 2016
How to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays It seems like just yesterday that us Wildcats were moving back onto campus for the new academic year. But so quickly, the Fall semester is almost over. With the end of the Fall semester comes the excitment of the holiday season. While the holiday season is known for bringing festivity and cheer, it is also known to bring treats that aren’t so friendly to the waistline. With all of the opportunities to indulge in your favorite holiday goodies, it is... Read More
November 28, 2016
UNH Health Services Offers a Medical Center for Staff Members as well as Students The University of New Hampshire’s Health Services Center is a great place to go whenever you are sick or need medical advice. It offers students the ability to refill prescriptions, get x-rays, and a plethora of other medical services with the convenience of being centrally located on campus. In order to provide for the well-being of its faculty and staff, the University of New Hampshire offers an employee clinic... Read More
November 22, 2016
How to Reduce Stress During Finals Week Finals week is quickly approaching and you know what that means - so much unwanted stress! Managing stress is a key factor to success, so it’s important to take time to relax in order to be your best. Enter Frazzle Free Finals! Each semester, Healthy UNH works with Campus Partners such as UNH Library, Health Services, and UNH Dining to offer awesome activities such as study snacks, chair massages, and art therapy, to help reduce stress and increase fun. ... Read More
November 15, 2016
Start Your Day With a Superfood-Filled Smoothie Bowl If you happen to have perused a food magazine recently, you must have seen an article or two about smoothie bowls. I’ve heard of a smoothie. But a smoothie bowl? A smoothie bowl is basically a thick smoothie, eaten with a spoon, out of a bowl. Clean Eating Magazine indicates that “the thicker consistency of smoothie bowls provide a more substantial and nutrient-rich meal.” And most smoothie bowls are bursting with a superfood or two and... Read More
October 25, 2016
Why your Vote Matters There is a lot of media attention surrounding the upcoming presidential election. The platforms of both candidates – Donald Trump (Republican) and Hillary Clinton (Democrat) – are surrounded by controversy. These two candidates have extremely opposing views and one thing they certainly disagree about is the availability of healthcare. One major accomplishment of the Obama Administration was the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Popularly known as Obamacare, implementation of... Read More
October 11, 2016
Looking for Something Fun and Challenging to do that is also Good for you? Check out the Rock Wall! Are you stuck in a workout rut? I am. I tend to stick to the same boring routine every time I go to the gym. I’m not sure why - Campus Recreation center offers so many opportunities ways to get active and have fun. The Bouldering Wall is an 850 square foot wall full of different paths and fun ways to try to climb to the top! Free of charge, students are welcome to rent out climbing shoes from... Read More
September 20, 2016
Stressed out? Consider Massage Therapy College is an exciting time full of new discoveries, new friendships, and new experiences. It can also be pretty stressful. Although feeling stressed is a normal feeling that most people deal with, the cumulative effects of stress can be detrimental to your health. Luckily, Health Services has many different ways to help manage stress. One resource to help handle stress is massage therapy. According to the Health Services website, “Massage therapy is a... Read More
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