Blog Posts in Category: UNH
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
August 22, 2017
Find Out the Benefits of Circuit Training Ever find yourself bored running on the treadmill or doing the same weight lifting routine every time you’re at the gym? Looking to switch up your workout? Give circuit training a go! Circuit training is a form of conditioning and resistance training using more high-intensity aerobics than regular resistance training. It is a workout that builds endurance capacity as well as strengthening muscles! Circuit training is typically a set of 8-10 different... Read More
August 14, 2017
Best Places to Clear your mind at UNH We all know UNH is home to one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. With that comes along numerous beautiful hidden spots where you can clear your mind or blow off some steam as the semester comes to an end. College Woods: This 250 acre wood located on the west side of campus is full of walking trails, open fields, and streams and is the perfect place to walk off some stress and enjoy the beautiful New Hampshire weather. The Freedom Café: This... Read More
April 24, 2015
Department: Facilities Campus Planning Position/Role at UNH: CAD/DMS/GIS AdministratorYear Started at UNH: 2007 1. What does health mean to you? Health is an investment that compounds over time. What you do now makes a big impact later in life and it goes both ways. Do your best to be healthy now, you’ll be better off later, make some poor health choices now, pay for those later as well. It’s all a balance and we just do the best we can. 2. What do you do to make a healthy UNH? I do my... Read More
April 23, 2015
“More than half of the U.S. population lives within five miles of their workplace, making bicycling a feasible and fun way to get to work.” May 15th is Bike to Work Day at UNH; and what better way to celebrate the warm weather than an enjoyable bike ride. Whether you take advantage of the bike lanes on the street, or want to go for a ride during your lunch break, biking is an easy way to get the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity. Your commute could become the best part of your day... Read More
April 16, 2015
Students receive an incredible amount of resources with this fee. Every student that is enrolled at UNH is required to pay about $450 per academic year in return for accessibility to Health Services. It is included with the tuition and fees bill, but what exactly does a student gain from this mandatory health fee? The Health Services department provides resources, medical appointments, testing, access to local emergency facilities, and much more, for little to no additional costs for students... Read More
April 8, 2015
This year, 2015, marks the American Public Health Association’s 20th anniversary of its National Public Health Week. Over the past two decades, the APHA has made significant impacts and accomplishments in public health. They are strong believers that everyone needs to partake in helping to become a healthier nation, from national and local policy makers to the general public. By making healthier choices, we are demanding more of a variety for healthier options and are creating an environment... Read More
March 3, 2015
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? National Nutrition Month is sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s theme is “Bite Into A Healthy Lifestyle”, which encourages people to create eating and exercise plans that are focused on eating fewer calories, making informed food choices, and getting daily exercise in order to be a healthy weight. “National Nutrition Week” was started in 1973, but became National Nutrition Month in 1980 after a growing... Read More
March 2, 2015
Not sleeping well lately? Sleep deprivation can have real health consequences. According to the American Psychological Association, “Even light sleep deprivation or poor sleep can affect memory, judgment, stress level, and mood… in addition to contributing to depression, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure.” Adults are constantly on the move! Going to and from work, picking up the kids, and still trying to find the time to complete all those errands. It is a vicious cycle of... Read More
February 26, 2015
Are you feeling overwhelmed at work and in your personal life? Are the daily struggles of life weighing you down? Are you going through a major change in your life that you need to talk to someone about? The University System of New Hampshire offers ALL employees the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP is provided by APS Healthcare and offers a variety of services that are free for UNH Employees. Some of the services include the following list: Counseling Services: This service is... Read More
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