What can sexual wellness look like for college students?
Sexual wellness is often a glossed-over topic, even as students mature during their college years. The lack of discussion about safe sex and healthy sex can leave students to participate…
Health & Wellness
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Fighting fall fatigue with hygge
As cold weather makes its unceremonious entrance, cold rain rushes away warm fall weather, and early evenings scare away the sun. It seems as if nothing could be better than…
Dental care tips for the busy college student
While in college, caring for your teeth might seem like the least important thing there is to care about right now. But if you do not care for your teeth…
Project Semicolon
There are semicolons everywhere, and they are not just meant to display people’s love of punctuation. The presence of these is showing support for something called Project Semicolon. This project…
The power of being optimistic
According to the Cambridge dictionary the definition of optimism is the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief that something…
Ways to take care of your mental health this autumn
Just as you would take care of your body, be sure to take care of your mind as well. Here are some tips for busy students. Take time to breathe….
Pumpkin panacea: The health benefits of fall’s favorite fruit
At the early onset of fall, pumpkin products are easily spotted everywhere. Cafés serve pumpkin-spice beverages; pumpkin cookies fill pantries; and pumpkins take their place on doorsteps. Kids carve jack-o’-lanterns;…
How can the body acceptance program at UVU help you?
The body acceptance program is a program meant for women and girls attending UVU to learn about the “appearance ideal” and how to resist allowing it to alter how they…
Are smoothies a shortcut for a healthy diet rather than whole fruits?
Whole fruits are nature’s vitamin pills, encapsulated in flavorful skins. According to Julie Garden-Robinson, a food and nutrition specialist, fruits such as berries, apples, and oranges are high in vitamins…
Yoga Class
Did you know that UVU SLWC offers fitness classes like Jiu Jitsu, Zumba, and Yoga? This week Jonah Simon dives deep into the world of yoga with Natasha Ernst to…
The long-term effects of caffeine
Regarding health and wellness, a commonly asked question is: “Does caffeine have negative long-term health effects on individuals?” The short answer is maybe, but not in the ways most people…
Campus Opinions: Health and Wellness
Tanner reports from the campus asking students what they do during the semester to relax and enjoy themselves.
Sleep: An essential tool for good health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of American adults suffer from sleep deprivation. In this article, we will discuss the importance of sleep,…
Some quick and high-protein meals for when you forget to thaw meat
Chickpea, chicken, or tuna salad sandwiches All of these main components come out of a can! Just make sure to drain the can first. Having canned chicken, tuna, and chickpeas…
The vitamin myth: Do we really need them?
The ideal scenario: A balanced diet The ideal source of essential vitamins and nutrients is a balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, proteins and whole grains. Foods…
