Ways to take care of your mental health this autumn 

October 9, 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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. That may sound like the oldest, most cliche advice in the book, but it works. As an article from the National Library of Medicine says, […]

Pumpkin panacea: The health benefits of fall’s favorite fruit 

October 9, 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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; carwashes offer pumpkin-scented soaps; and pumpkin inflatables dot front lawns throughout the city. In some ways, the appearance of pumpkins marks the beginning of the […]

How can the body acceptance program at UVU help you? 

October 9, 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 see themselves and others. It is a four-week program, offered at least once a semester. Most often the interns of the Wellness Programs at UVU […]

Are smoothies a shortcut for a healthy diet rather than whole fruits? 

October 9, 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 C and A, and also deliver minerals such as potassium. Eating more fiber-rich, low-calorie fresh fruit in place of higher-calorie foods can help decrease your […]