Fat talk is a statement made in everyday conversation about yourself or others that contributes to body dissatisfaction and reinforces the thin ideal.
Tag: Health Promotion and Wellness
Smoking and the environment
Earlier this year, the Quad and certain adjacent areas went smoke free. The health effects of smoking are well-known, but do you know what effect smoking has on the environment?
Recycle unwanted items at Healthy You Healthy Earth, November 13
Bring any unwanted electronics, clothes, and shoes for recycling to this year’s edition of Healthy You Healthy Earth, the annual wellness and sustainability fair.
Don’t be a zombie: Sleep!
School work combined with rowdy roommates, bright lights, work, friends, loud noises makes for a lot of things that stand between you and sleep. But when you run low on sleep, you can be slow and lack focus–much like a zombie!
Enjoy convenient, low-cost produce with Fresh FAVs
Fresh FAVs is a new program that is being started to increase the availability and consumption of fresh produce on campus.
Focus on intellectual wellness
Everyone knows that physical activity is important for the body. But do you know its important to exercise your brain?
Focus on eating more fruits and veggies
Increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables is a great way to increase the nutritional value of your daily diet.
Be stress-free with Practice of Positive Living
Practice of Positive Living is a free, eight-week stress management program that assists students with being more present in their daily lives. For the first time, the course is being offered to students on Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. September 26 through November 14. Stress is reported as one of the top barriers to
Respect others and Don’t Go Nuts!
Wherever you are living this year, make sure you are a considerate resident and neighbor to those in your community. Be a respectful Redbird and get the most out of your Redbird life.
Beat stress with Health Promotion and Wellness!
Stress is a normal, and necessary, part of life. However, too much stress or an inability to positively manage stress can be damaging to your emotional and physical health.