Blog Posts in Category: McKenna Morgan
December 8, 2021
Tips to Help You Grieve The entire UNH community was extremely saddened to learn of the loss of one of our own, Vincenzo Lirosi. Vincenzo was only twenty-two years old and was taken from us too soon. The passing of a fellow student and member of the Durham community strikes pain in the hearts of many. Whether you knew Vincenzo personally or not, it is normal to grieve and mourn this loss. Grief is a very difficult thing. There are no rules on how to grieve, and you should never be ashamed to... Read More
December 7, 2021
Recipes to Celebrate Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is celebrated starting on December 26th until January 1st. The word Kwanzaa is a Swahili word that means “first”. Kwanzaa celebrates the first fruits of harvest, and is celebrated by many people of African descent in America. The kinara, a seven-space candle holder, is a symbol of Kwanzaa, representing the stalk where the people of Africa originated from. Fasting is a custom of Kwanzaa, along with a candle lighting ceremony where all members of the family... Read More
December 2, 2021
Tips for Keeping Your Workouts Fresh and Fun Think about your workout routine: do you enjoy it? Are you seeing results? Do you look forward to your workouts? If you answer yes to any of these questions, keep doing what you’re doing! There is no need to change something that’s working. However, if you answer no to any of these, or experience any of these other signs, then it might be time to change up your routine. Signs it’s time for change: You’re feeling stuck. If you no longer enjoy working... Read More
November 22, 2021
How Accurate Are They Really? Even though we are a year and a half into living in this pandemic, there is still a lot of confusion over COVID testing. When should you get tested? Where should you get tested? How long until you know your results? The new phenomenon of at-home COVID testing is seen as a solution to these questions. At-home testing is supposed to be a safe and reliable way to know if you have the virus or not so you are able to determine your next steps. First, you... Read More
November 19, 2021
How to Decide Which Booster Shot to Get The United States has recently started rolling out booster shots for the COVID vaccine. The booster shot is an additional shot to try and increase the effectiveness of the vaccine. The people who are currently eligible to include booster shots are those who are: 65 years old and older Any person 18+ who live in long-term care settings Any person 18+ who have underlying medical conditions Any person 18+ who live or work in high-risk settings Any person 18... Read More
November 17, 2021
*Please note, this blog will discuss sexual assault, which may be triggering to some* Do you feel safe on campus? Your answer to this question may have changed over the past few weeks. Recently, more and more survivors of sexual assault at the University of New Hampshire’s Durham campus are coming forward with their stories. This is extremely difficult to do, and these survivors should be appreciated and supported for their courage and strength to come forward. However, many of these people... Read More
November 14, 2021
5 Foods To Improve Your Gut Health How often do you think about your gut health? The term “gut health” refers to functions and balance of bacteria of the gastrointestinal tract. According to UC Davis, our gut health is very important because in order for our food to be broken down into nutrients and delivered through our blood stream, we need a healthy digestive system. Along with this, a healthy gut also contains healthy bacteria that helps ward off infection. Gut health is greatly influenced... Read More
November 9, 2021
Tips on How to Practice Self Care If you’re anything like me, you tend to have a lot on your plate, and find it difficult to take time for yourself. Besides, many people when they hear the term “self-care” think of taking the entire day to do nothing but lie in bed and do face masks and watch TV. Although there is nothing wrong with this, many people do not have time to do that. There are many simple and easy ways to practice self-care. No matter how busy you are, it is important to always... Read More
November 8, 2021
Tips to Help Prevent Catching the Flu Flu season is in full swing yet again with more and more people getting infected each day. Along with this, there are more people back on campus after COVID restrictions have been eased. Being in contact with many different people in crowded public places can lead to higher infection rates. Although masks are still required, it is important to continue to be cautious and proactive when it comes to catching the flu. The CDC has some tips on how to best keep... Read More
October 31, 2021
How Adding Pumpkin To Your Diet Can Improve Your Health! Fall is upon us, and carving pumpkins is a fun and festive way to get into the spirit. Carving pumpkins is something that can be enjoyed by all ages, and an activity you can do with your family, friends, roommates, or even alone! But, have you ever considered incorporating pumpkin into your life in a different way, perhaps even your diet? Pumpkins have many amazing health benefits and should be something to consider including in your... Read More
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Tips to Help You Grieve
The entire UNH community was extremely saddened to learn of the loss of one... Read more
Recipes to Celebrate Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is celebrated starting on December 26th until January 1st. The... Read more
Tips for Keeping Your Workouts Fresh and Fun
Think about your workout routine: do you enjoy it? Are... Read more
