Reyna Sparks is a senior at Illinois State University and is the president of the Student Wellness Ambassador Team (SWAT), a student organization under the advisement of Health Promotion and Wellness. SWAT focuses on promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyles to students on campus through a various outreach programs, such as educational workshops, special projects, and
Topic: Wellness
A calming combination: PAWSitively Stress Free and complimentary massages for finals week
The end of an academic semester can be taxing intellectually and physically, whether you are a faculty, staff, or student on campus.
Breaking the smoking cycle: Turning thinking into action
Let us be honest that thinking about quitting smoking is much easier than taking action to quit.
Eating your way to a great finals week!
As finals week approaches, it is important to consistently fuel your body and brain with healthy foods to set yourself up for your best performance. Below are some tips to get you off to an optimal start and finish. Weeks Before Finals: Food and Drinks to Eat: Try consuming lots of foods that makeup the
The sparking of curiosity
Many would assume if you work or live on a university campus you would have a leading edge on intellectual wellness.
Ten tips to better sleep
When you are sleeping, your brain moves short-term information, such as facts and figures from that class or meeting you had today, into your long-term memory.
Responding with care when someone has experienced intimate partner violence
Intimate partner violence is a pervasive and preventable public health problem that affects millions of people each year.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence, or intimate partner abuse, refers to patterns of behavior used to gain power and control over a partner in an intimate relationship.
Free food and live music for students at Reggie’s Homecoming Tailgate
Reggie Redbird invites students to have fun after the parade and before the big game on October 13 at his Homecoming Tailgate, starting at 11:30 a.m. Students and their guests can enjoy free food, live music, yard games, a photo booth, door prizes, and more on the lawn outside Turner Hall. Door prizes include ISU T-shirts, jerseys,
Social connections important to well-being
Social connections are central to our well-being.