Healthy Buffs
Summer can be a great time to consider what you want for yourself and how to achieve your plans. From setting clear goals to learning to live in the moment, these positive approaches can help.
Summer brings plenty of opportunities to get outdoors, get some vitamin D and get active. Learn some tips to stay healthy so you can enjoy every minute of your summer.
"Treat yourself" is one of those mantras we all can get behind, and a recent study found when we treat others, too, everyone gets a psychological boost. Here are a few ideas to get the good vibes going, whether you have 30 seconds or all afternoon.
The end of the spring semester can be a time of change: There's a lot on the horizon. Whether it's finding a job, planning a trip or making a plan to quit tobacco, having support can go a long way toward reaching our goals.
Marijuana and its active components (THC and CBD) exist in many forms and strengths and can affect people differently. Learn more.
Making connections with others is an important part of the university experience. Drinking alcohol or using other drugs are sometimes seen as a vehicle for socializing, so it's helpful to consider how these might impact the relationships we want to have.
Social media can be a place to keep up with friends, make plans or hear about events. At the same time, it can be a bombardment of news and information, which may get stressful. Learn how to better navigate social media use and keep things in perspective.
Whether it's a sport, an instrument, lifting weights or going on a hike, being in tune with our bodies can help us perform better. Physical therapist Annie Sirotniak offers tips to make sure we're performing at our best and preventing injuries along the way.
As we get further into the semester we might feel pressure from all different directions. While it's important to be aware of our responsibilities, we also need to look out for ourselves and our energy.
Whether it's a significant other, roommate or family member, we all have to put in the time and effort to keep these relationships working well. Consider how these keys to healthy relationships might apply to your life.