Healthy UNH Blogger: Sarah Sceery
As an athlete in high school, at the first sign of injury or pain, I was always asked, “how old are your shoes?” Many times, they were too old. However, as the years of college have moved on, new running shoes are not something I often think of, until recently. I was running on the treadmill and all of a sudden had pains in the arches of my feet. I tried to run through it, but after a few minutes had to stop. After taking a look at my shoes, I realized it was time for an upgrade. Whether you... Read More
“Stress” is a word heard often, especially around a college campus. Common stressors include school, family, relationships, work, money…the list goes on. At times, because people may be too busy, or too stressed, they don’t even realize the extent of stress and anxiety on their overall mental health. Stress is on the rise, not only for college students but all Americas as well. According to an American Psychological Survey in 2008, 30% of Americans rated their average stress levels as “extreme... Read More
With a busy lifestyle, who really has time to take a whole day at the spa - even though you wish you could? And who can afford to spend a small fortune on a spa trip? UNH Health Services can help! They offer a wonderful alternative to a spa day by offering 50 minute massages. Both traditional and hot stone massages are available by licensed massage therapists at Health Services right here on campus. Massages are available to ALL UNH Students, faculty, and staff members. The best part about the... Read More
New research on the favorite morning beverage demonstrated that 100% orange juice can have many more benefits than you may have thought. Arecent study completed by the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) demonstrated that 100% orange juice can be linked to important roles in your diet. The study concluded that adults and children who consume orange juice:have a better overall diet quality and higher intake of key nutrients and show lower body mass index (BMI) measures.... Read More
Ever heard of Stacey’s Express? For many students and faculty the answer may be no, and if so…it’s worth checking out. Stacey’s Express is an express style lunch service that is offered through UNH’s Thompson School Food Service Management Program. Students in the program prepare a variety of lunch food items including an entrée, soup, pizza, salad, and sandwiches. The best part about the quick lunch option…it’s cheap and healthy! With the variety of food styles it is easy to find an appeal... Read More
During these cold winter months, it isn’t uncommon to find that the price of strawberries or blueberries in the store may seem a little higher, or not quite affordable with your dwindling college budget. Yet, those fruits are still important for antioxidants, getting your vitamins, and keeping your body healthy. There are several options that might work for you to avoid choosing those less nutritious foods just because they fit into the budget. If you can afford to buy fresh, set a grocery list... Read More
You just finished an intense work out at the gym and you feel great…now what? The common thought, especially if you are exercising to stay in shape or lose weight, might involve food. That thought is one that should come after every work out as eating post work-out is an essential part of exercising. USA Today published an article focusing on the importance of protein in a post work-out snack, while focusing on Olympic winter athletes. But the truth is, we aren’t all Olympic athletes and we do... Read More
Whole grains, fruits, vegetables…who would think those have anything to do with keeping a healthy mind? A great deal of research shows that deficiency in vitamins and essential nutrients can have harmful effects on the body, yet often they are not associated with mental health. Interestingly, there is research proven to support the fact that diets deficient in vitamins such as C, D and B vitamins, as well as protein can cause symptoms of depression or other mental health illnesses. In an... Read More
With even the basic nutritional knowledge, the thought of an eating contest might make you feel a little queasy. The idea of eating as many hotdogs as you can in a matter of minutes could almost give you a heart attack just thinking about it. Yet, right here on UNH campus there is one eating contest that actually takes a different approach. Annually, the Pan-Hellenic Sorority, Alpha Phi, holds their philanthropy event called “Eat Your Heart Out.” The event is designed with healthy foods in mind... Read More
Often times when consumers think about counting calories or evaluating nutritious choices, beverages are not the first thing that comes to mind. However, in a recent press release, the American Beverage Association announced that the new Clear Calorie Initiative could be found in stores across the nation. The association announced that as part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign, beverage companies will now display calorie labels on the front of non-alcoholic beverages (as... Read More
