Blog Posts in Category: COVID-19
July 25, 2021
My tips and tricks to staying hydrated Now that we are in the full swing of summer and are experiencing some serious heat waves, you may start to notice yourself becoming dehydrated fairly easily compared to other times of the year. Whether you are spending your summer working at your internship in an air conditioned office or by poolside lifeguarding; staying hydrated all summer long is key to good health and a stronger immune system. The hydration status of the body is a little... Read More
July 14, 2021
Taking Care of Yourself and Others with A Cold During a Pandemic Although there have been a number of awful things that have resulted in the pandemic, there have also been a few good things that have changed that we all hope stay permanent. These are things like working from home, employers giving ample sick time, people finally understanding the concept of personal space in public places… The list goes on and on. One of my favorite things though, is that I have not been sick since three... Read More
July 6, 2021
The Benefits and Why We Shouldn’t Discredit It Think of the last time you went to the gym and used the cardio equipment. Whether you were on the treadmill, elliptical, or bike; odds are, you saw someone walking on the treadmill. When you saw this, maybe even for a split second, you thought to yourself “what a waste of time.” Or “that doesn’t even count as real exercise.” I think we’ve all done something like this before. But before we continue to judge, I think it’s time we reassess and see... Read More
June 17, 2021
Name: Rachel Goding Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Department: COLSA; Nutrition & Wellness Role at UNH: Student/Residential Assistant Year Started at UNH: 2018 How does getting this vaccine make you feel? As an out-of-state student from Rhode Island, I was stoked when I found out that I could get the Pfizer vaccine on campus! I believe that achieving herd immunity through widespread vaccination will be a huge step in the right direction. What does getting this vaccine mean to you? I encounter so... Read More
May 26, 2021
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
May 17, 2021
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
May 17, 2021
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
May 17, 2021
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
May 17, 2021
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
May 11, 2021
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
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My tips and tricks to staying hydrated
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Taking Care of Yourself and Others with A Cold During a Pandemic
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