Blog Posts in Category: students
March 2, 2016
Students, Listen Up: Healthcare Can Seem Like a Daunting Subject It’s a system of abbreviations, terms, conditions, and fine print that every American is associated with-- whether we understand it or not. The good news is that we live in an age where gaining information on this subject is as easy as the click of a button. So lets start hacking away at healthcare, starting with Consumer-Directed Health Plans. Gone are the days when the first sign of a cough meant a trip to the doctor’s office;... Read More
October 27, 2015
How Tobacco Use Could Hinder Your Academic Performance as a College Student College can be an overwhelming experience for many, and everyone copes with stress differently. Although tobacco use is not as common as it was in the past, many young students still use tobacco for various reasons. Throughout the years, tobacco use in the United States has greatly decreased because U.S. citizens have become very aware of how life threatening it can be. According to The U.S. Department of Health and... Read More
June 24, 2015
Ever Wonder Why Our Bodies Become Stiff When We Are Stressed? Stress can cause unnatural muscle tension. Although massage therapy is commonly used for relaxation and pain relief, it can also be an effective therapy for aspects of mental health. Research supports that massage has a direct relationship with positive health outcomes. When the body tissues are manipulated, messages are sent to the brain to relax the body and release endorphins. This technique increases circulation while... Read More
December 2, 2014
Are you a faculty/staff member on campus that has noticed drastic and extreme changes in one of your students? Has the student been showing signs of distress and been struggling more than usual in school? What can you do to help this student? Situations like these can be very tricky to approach and may be uncomfortable. How do you approach this student without trying to offend them? Kognito Training can help! Kognito is online course that offers verified research training stimulations used to... Read More
March 26, 2014
I often times hear how important it is to be a “smart health care consumer.” As college students it can seem like a topic that is not relevant to us, but within the next four years we will be gradating and eventually looking for jobs. You may end up staying in the area or what if you make a huge move and end up in California? Once you graduate you have many decisions to make include one’s about health care. Who will be your doctor? What hospital will you go to in emergencies? If you are new to... Read More
April 3, 2013
This week is National Public Health Week, an annual celebration of public health sponsored by the American Public Health Association (APHA). Today’s theme is “Providing a Safe Environment for Children at School”. Children spend 180 days in school every year. The lessons and habits children gain during this time influence the rest of their lives. Our nation’s children develop eating habits through the National School Lunch program, which feeds more than 31 million children each day. Many... Read More
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