Healthy UNH Blogger: Kailey Donovan
Here is What You Need to Know Before You Pick Up a Cigar In a survey given to students at 119 colleges nationwide, the Harvard School of Public Health revealed that 23% of college students reported they had smoked a cigar in the last year, while 9% said they were current cigar users. Most college students assume that cigars are not as harmful to your health as cigarettes are. Now that there is a smaller version of the cigar available, it is becoming even more appealing to the younger population... Read More
How to Boost Your Body Image Body image is how you see yourself when you look in the mirror, or when you picture yourself in your mind. As college students, we are surrounded by other young men and women, which can make us obsess over our own body image. We are constantly being exposed to media that revolves around body image. Every celebrity on a magazine cover is photo shopped to perfection, which causes us to think that is what everyone should look like. Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook... Read More
Beat Those Winter Blues! Tips for Staying Active During the Winter As temperatures start to cool down you may find yourself staying indoors and neglecting being physically active. Curling up by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate does sound tempting, but there are many benefits to keeping yourself active throughout the winter. Do not think of it as an extra chore to fit some exercise in. There are a lot of creative ways to stay active during these next few cold months! Shopping as your cardio... Read More
7 Tips on How to Eat Healthy on a Budget Eating healthy does not have to be expensive. You do not have to shop at Whole Foods every week, or eat only organic foods to be healthy. There are other ways to buy healthy foods without spending a fortune. Here are seven tips to help make your next grocery trip less expensive: Eat your greens: You can often get frozen vegetables for about a dollar a bag. These are easy to cook and will add a lot of nutrition to your meal! Learn to love whole grains:... Read More
Stressed? UNH has the perfect solution to help you relax The New Year is a time to focus on your well-being. However, it is also a time that can be stressful and tiring. Make it your goal this new year to set some time aside for YOU. Reiki may be the solution to your everyday stressors. It is open to the entire UNH community. Reiki is based on the idea that we all have energy that allows us to be well. When that energy is off balance, we are more likely to become ill or unhappy. The stressors... Read More
5 Healthy On The Go Tips To Help Carry You Through The Work Week Eating right throughout a busy work week can be difficult. We understand it is hard to make healthy decisions when balancing work and family. Sometimes you may be so busy you reach for the closest item in reach. Well, the days of hitting up the vending machine in between meetings are over. Here are five easy tips to make your week a lot healthier: Use Sunday to Get Ahead Plan out your meals every Sunday. Write out a grocery list... Read More
Come Join UNH in Helping to Prevent Suicide and Promote Mental Wellness Across Campus College can present many challenges that are difficult to deal with. You may be trying to balance schoolwork, a part-time job, participating in clubs, a social life, and/or playing a sport. You may feel as if everything is piling up and you are unsure how to make it go away. On October 29, 2015 from 11 AM to 2 PM, UNH is hosting Fresh Check Day in the Granite State Room of the MUB. This is your chance to learn... Read More
The Flu Vaccine: Fact vs. Fiction New school year means new people, new germs, and new strains of the flu. Every year, Health Services posts flyers around campus to promote the flu vaccine. Many students will get it because it is free and seems like the right thing to do. While others do not get it because they believe it is harmful, or that they simply do not need it. The flu is an illness that will never disappear. Students need to know the facts about the flu vaccine, so that they can make... Read More
Attention UNH Employees! Unleash Your Inner Self at the Being Fierce and Fabulous Women’s Expo! With all that life throws your way, it is easy to lose sight of who you are and what makes you happy. Every year, the Being Fierce and Fabulous Women’s Group of UNH hosts this amazing event. This group empowers women to explore who they are, what makes them happy, and how to live a confident and fulfilling life. On Thursday, October 22nd, 2015 the Being Fierce and Fabulous Women’s Expo will be taking... Read More
3 Reasons Why a Group Fitness Class Should be a Part of Your Daily Routine Are you unsure about how to use the equipment at the gym? Is there not enough time in your busy day to workout? Look no further because group fitness may be the answer for you! We understand that going to the gym can be intimidating. It seems like everyone there knows exactly what to do! It can be time consuming to walk around the gym and figure out how you are going to break a sweat. Exercising should be a time... Read More
Hometown: Ipswich, MA
Major: Dietetics
What do you do to make a healthy UNH?
I like to keep an agenda book that tells me when I have class, what assignments are due and exam dates. At the beginning of each week I glance at my schedule to plan out what times of the day I will be able to workout. I will write it in my agenda book, and treat it like an appointment I have to get to. I also like to pack healthy snacks if I know I am going to be in class all day. It makes it so I am less likely to buy an unhealthy snack when I get hungry.
Favorite Food: Baked Mac & Cheese
Favorite Movie: Bridesmaids
Favorite Book: My Sister’s Keeper
What place in the world do you most want to visit?
Italy
Favorite Dining Hall?
I love Hoco because there are so many options! I am usually a picky eater, but can always find something delicious to eat there.
What do you love about UNH?
I love everything that UNH has to offers it students. There are so many majors and different classes to choose from, it is difficult to get bored! UNH makes it easy to stay active while at school! From walking to classes everyday to taking a group fitness class at the Whitt, there is always someway to be active!
As a Healthy UNH intern, what are you most excited about?
I am excited to be able to spread my passion for living a healthy lifestyle with the UNH campus. I look forward to working on a team that promotes such a good message. I am also looking forward to improving my writing skills, as well as writing about topics that I enjoy.
