Healthy UNH Blogger: Leah Burke
The goal of #NPHW is to bring attention to public health-related initiatives, contributions and issues that are important and relevant in our nation. Each day of NPHW has a new theme—today’s theme is “Building on 20 Years of Success”. In the 20 years since NPHW’s conceptualization, the initiative has made a significant impact in many public health issues. Some of these include: Safer and Healthier Foods: The rate of foodborne illness has been dramatically reduced due to technological... Read More
It's never too early to take steps to prevent heart disease! Heart disease is the the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Approximately 1 in every 4 deaths in the US is due to heart disease. Since February is National Heart Month, why not start now to plan for your healthy heart? Healthy UNH has put together a list of actions that you can take to improve your heart health at UNH. Eat Well with UNH Dining! For healthy hearts, the American Heart Association... Read More
Name: Leah Burke
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Major: Sociology
Graduation Year: 2015
What do you do to make a Healthy UNH? I’m obsessed with my step tracker on my phone so I walk everywhere I can to reach my daily goals! I always carry a water bottle with me- keeping water on hand helps me avoid the temptation of other sugary beverages. I also promote health on the UNH campus by writing blogs and social media messages for Healthy UNH and attending events (such as U-Day!) as a HealthyUNH representative.
Favorite Food: I love to cook- my current favorite is making homemade whole wheat crackers and hummus as a snack.
Favorite Book: Love That Dog by Sharon Creech
What place in the world do you most want to visit?Morocco or France - Morocco for the food and France for the fashion!
Favorite Dining Hall and why: HoCo has the biggest selection—and their curried cauliflower is the best.
What do you love about UNH? I love how active the student body is.
As an Intern, what are you most excited about? I’m really excited to learn how an organization such as Healthy UNH utilizes social media to promote health across campus.
