Healthy UNH Blogger: Kali Mondor
Don’t Go Hungry, Let Us Help According to the Journal of College and Character, food insecurity among college students is up to 4 times greater than the national average. Food insecurity is when a person cannot afford to buy food, skipping meals or eating less due to a lack of money to buy food with. According to a research study done in 2017 at UNH, of the 923 students that were surveyed, 25 percent reported that they were going hungry throughout the day. When undernourished, students can... Read More
Everything You Need To Know About The Employee Assistance Program The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a resource for all UNH faculty and staff members. The EAP is available 24/7, with the goal of providing faculty and staff with what they need when “dealing with life’s challenges.” Through this program, faculty and staff have access to monthly newsletters, monthly theme-focused tip sheets as well as a variety of other resources. These resources include services within the following areas:... Read More
Find Out Which Forms Of Exercise Are Best For Your Age Group. It is well known that regular exercise has many benefits to health. However, many people do not realize that as you age, certain exercises are better for you when trying to maintain your health. While any exercise is better than no exercise, here are some guidelines to the best exercises for your age group: Teens: Exercise rates tend to go down as kids become teenagers. Because of this, it is recommended that teens try to... Read More
Chicken Soup May Be Good For The Soul, But It Is Great For The Body Too There are a few well-known remedies for treating cold symptoms. These include getting lots of rest, drinking lots of fluid and eating lots of chicken noodle soup. Chicken noodle soup is a common food choice among people with cold symptoms, and luckily it comes with a ton of benefits. These benefits include: Easy to Eat: A lot of the time when we are sick we don’t feel like eating, but soup is relatively easy to consume and... Read More
Learn How Getting Outside Can Increase Your Mood During Winter Months The winter months bring shorter days and colder weather. With that, our circadian rhythms change, causing us to often feel more tired and less motivated. Many people feel that during winter it is hard to find activities to do outside, and end up spending most of every day inside. However, winter does not mean that you must be trapped inside. Studies have shown that people who are feeling down during the winter months often... Read More
Make Valentine’s Day about you this year! Research has shown that loving yourself and appreciating who you are can lead to happiness. It is important to take time to care for yourself. It is also important to make time every day to do things that make you happy. Treat yourself this Valentine’s Day and do something for yourself that you know will make you happy. If you’re struggling with self-love, here are some tips: Make a list of 5 things you love about yourself: Hold on to this... Read More
How To Incorporate Exercise Into Your Schedule Finding time to go to the gym can be difficult. When trying to balance classes, work, internships, homework, and social life, it can make it seem like there is no time at all for fitness. However, there are countless benefits to exerciseincluding helping to boost your immune system, improve brain performance, and sharpen your memory. It is important to find time to fit exercise into your schedule, so if you’re struggling to find time for the gym,... Read More
Find Out How Much Exercise Is Too Much Exercise “Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and there is an urgent need to find ways to improve mental health…exercise is associated with a lower mental health burden across people no matter their age, race, gender, household income, and education level”. This quote, given by Dr. Adam Chekorud speaks to many populations across the world, not just people dealing with depression or other emotional wellness problems. Exercise is able to... Read More
Find Out How A Fitness tracker Can Teach You To Be Healthier Fitness trackers keep track of steps, calories burnt, sleep, exercise, food, heart rate, and much more. Fitness trackers are menat to help people live a healthier life, but while doing this they also teach you a lot about yourself. After using a fitness tracker for almost one year, I have learned a lot about health that I didn't expect when I originally made the purchase. 2000 Calories a day is unrealistic for some - I had always... Read More
Find out about the benefits Zumba has for your physical and mental health. Zumba is a workout that incorporates fitness moves with dancing. This workout is known for being a fun exercise option that is great to do with friends. Zumba truly is the best of both worlds because not only is it fun and allows a time for you to be social, but it provides a great workout as well. Some benefits of Zumba are: Calorie & Fat Burning: Because Zumba includes a fast-paced environment that mixes fitness... Read More
Name: Kali Mondor
Home Town: Amherst, NH
Major: Communication
Graduation Year: 2019
What do you do to make a Healthy UNH? I love going to the group exercise classes with my friends, especially yoga! I also love hiking and exploring in College Woods!
Favorite Food: Strawberries
Favorite Movie: The entire Harry Potter series
Favorite Book: The Lover’s Dictionary by David Levithan
What place in the world do you most want to visit & why? I would love to be able to go to England! A lot of my favorite books and movies take place there and many of my favorite singers/bands are from there. My dad also used to travel there for business trips so I have heard a lot about it! I have never left the country so I think it would be amazing to start an adventure abroad in England!
Favorite Dining Hall and why: My favorite dining hall is Philbrook. It was the first dining hall I ever ate at and basically my second home freshmen year. It is so cozy, they always have great food that is different from the other dining halls and they have Late Night!
What do you love about UNH? I love the fact that even though UNH is such a big school, there is still a sense of community. No matter where I go I’ll see people that I know. There are also always a lot of cool events happening around campus – it’s hard not to find something you love!
As a Healthy UNH Intern, What are you most excited about? This is my first internship and I’m really excited to start my professional career working for something I believe in. Staying healthy and active is one of my priorities and I’m really excited to tie that into my career as well!
