Intellectual wellness involves expanding one’s knowledge and skills by engaging in creative and stimulating mental activities through scholastic, technical, or cultural endeavors.
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Ways to stress less this school year
The beginning of a new school year can stress out even the most laid back and prepared students. And while stress is a normal and necessary part of life, Illinois State students report stress as one of their top barriers to academic success. Health Promotion and Wellness has numerous programs and events to help you
Reactions: Health cannot be judged by numbers alone
Erin Link of Health Promotion and Wellness said solely fixating on numbers, like weight and body mass index (BMI), is an approach doomed to fail, as it ignores the growing concept of “overall health.”
How to stay safe during summer heat
Here is information to help keep you well and avoid heat stress this summer.
Focus on social wellness for happiness
Happiness is a mental state of well-being that is associated with positive emotions and optimistic regard.
Celebrate National Walking Day, April 1
Lace up your sneakers and celebrate National Walking Day with Health Promotion and Wellness, the American Heart Association Greater Illinois, and Advocate BroMenn Medical Center on Wednesday, April 1, at noon on on the Quad.
Active workstations in use on campus
One of the best ways for someone working in an office environment to achieve variety is to have a sit to stand workstation. The desire to stand more and sit less has led some people to come up with their own creative workstation solutions.
Stress less this spring semester
Health Promotion and Wellness has numerous programs and events to help students manage stress in a productive and healthy way.
Introducing new wellness e-magazine for students
Student Health 101 is a free online magazine for students that encompasses all of those aspects and much, much more. Each month, a new issue will be delivered right to your Illinois State email inbox.