Healthy UNH Blogger: Meghan Lussier
Learn About Five Simple Ways To Reduce Stress Have you been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and/or stressed? Here are five easy ways to reduce stress: 1. Get More Sleep Sleep Deprivation can affect memory, judgement and mood. Research has proved that most Americans would be happier and healthier if they slept an extra 60 to 90 minutes per night. 2. Manage Time The efficient utilization of time improves efficacy, productivity, and personal satisfaction. learning to manage your time will improve... Read More
Learn Why We Need More Nature In Our Lives In order to reduce physical and mental health probelms, such as obesity and depression, we need more nature in our lives. Unfortunately, we only spend about 5% of our time outside. In urban areas with more trees, doctors prescribed fewer antidepressants, according to a London study. In Denmark, people living within 330 yards of green spaces were less likely to be obese and more likely to engage in exercise. Our well-being can greatly improve by just... Read More
Learn About How Your Overall Psychological Well Being Can Impact Your Physical Health If you have a physically demanding jobor lifestyle, it is crucial to understand how your psychological well being affects your physical health and performance. Some ways in which poor psychological health has been shown to have a negative impact on physical health include: Depression has been linked to: 67% increased risk of death from heart disease 50% increased risk of death from cancer Also, your body... Read More
Learn about your health insurance options as a young healthcare consumer As a young adult who will soon be graduating from college and looking for professional employment, it is important to start thinking about your health insurance options. Under the current law, the Affordable Care Act, you can stay on your parents plan until you turn 26 years old. Children can remain on a parent’s plan even if they are: Married Not living with their parents Attending school Not financially dependent on... Read More
Learn how growing your own food can improve your physical and mental health, as well as the health of the environment. Growing your own produce is a simple solution to numerous health, environmental, and economic problems. Whether you are growing a single tomato plant or have a large backyard garden, it is beneficial to your health, as well as the environments. Five reasons to grow your own food include: 1. More Nutritious When growing your own food, your diet is more diverse and healthy,... Read More
Learn Why You Should Never Skip Breakfast. Breakfast is a critical meal because it influences practically every dimension of our being during the course of the day, including how we perform physically and mentally. Breakfast immediately raises the body’s energy level and restores the blood glucose to a normal level. Eating breakfast jumpstarts your metabolism, therefore helping you burn more calories throughout the day. When you skip breakfast, your body will conserve the calories you consume,... Read More
Learn what you can do to stay healthy, ultimately reducing your healthcare costs. Incorporating healthy behaviors in your daily life can go a long way toward improving your health and lowering your risk of many diseases such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Focusing on staying healthy and preventing diseases will ultimately reduce your healthcare costs in the future. Five things you can start doing now that will not only keep you healthy, but also save you money include:... Read More
Learn About Healthy Foods That Are Filling And Satisfying A common misconception of a healthy diet is that you are always hungry and never satisfied. It is actually quite the opposite. Choosing healthy foods that will fill you up is a crucial piece to maintaining a healthy weight or to lose weight. Fiber, protein, and water are the essential components to this. The best foods to consume are those that have a high satiety and a low glycemic index. Listed below are foods that are good for you and... Read More
Take a break, destress, stay active, and get some fresh air! Do you ever feel like you need to take a break, destress, and escape your desk for a bit? Luckily, UNH has the perfect solution. There is a 2.14 mile trail right on campus that is about a 40 minute to an hour walk. That is just the right amount of time to unwind, and get some fresh air while staying physically active. Why you should be taking walking breaks throughout the day: In order to stay healthy, it is crucial to get up and... Read More
Learn How Exercising Before Work Can Boost Energy Levels and Lead to Better Performance Throughout the Day Do you have a physically demanding job? Do you often feel exhausted or fatigued as a result? Surprisingly enough, exercising before work can actually help. Exercise keeps your energy levels high throughout the day, while fighting against fatigue. In a study published in 2008, researchers from the University of Georgia found that inactive people who normally experienced fatigue could... Read More
Name: Meghan Lussier
Home Town: Bedford, NH
Major: Social Work
Graduation Year: 2018
What do you do to make a Healthy UNH: To make a healthy UNH, I take advantage of all of the healthy food options UNH has to offer, as well as the amazing Rec Center.
Favorite Food: Avocado
Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite Book: Omnivores Dilemma
What place in the word do you most want to visit & why: Paris, France. My twin sister studied abroad in Ireland and got the chance to travel all over Europe, and she has convinced me that I absolutely have go.
Favorite Dining Hall and why: HoCo because of all of the options and variety of food! You can always find something you want.
What do you love about UNH: I love all that it has to offer. There is a club or organization for everyone and there are so many ways to get involved and meet people on campus.
As a Healthy UNH Intern, what are you most excited about: I'm most excited to promote overall health and wellbeing on campus through hosting or tabling at events. I feel as if college can be a difficult transition for a lot of people and it is important to make students feel supported and aware of all of the resources UNH has to offer.
