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An A+ for Wellness Several colleges are taking wellness to the next level by incorporating wellness techniques into their learning format and curriculum. Take a look. Bracing College Campuses for H1N1 There's panic surrounding college campuses regarding the H1N1 flu virus, or swine flu, that is extremely contagious, especially in close quarters like classrooms and dorms. We've all heard the warnings and most of us try to heed them as well as we can. So what are college campuses doing to ensure the safety and health of their student body? Nutrition 101: Your Syllabus To Healthy Eating Here's the scene: It's your first day in the school cafeteria. You walk in with good intentions, but that three-hour lecture has made you so hungry. "I'm going to keep up with my healthy eating habits so I can stay sharp for my classes," you tell yourself. The last thing you want to do is fall prey to the dreaded Freshman 15 - and then - YIKES! Eat Up! The Dish on College Meals Let's face it: Food is an important part of life. Sacred, even. When you're hungry the whole world seems to reek. Throw in a writing class and a chemistry lab and you've got a recipe for serious disaster. So, how do you avoid the hunger pangs when you're too poor to eat outside the dorm cafeteria and too afraid to eat inside it? Two words: creativity and initiative. Chronic Disease Sensitivity Training 101: How to Be a Supportive College Roommate Lindsay Butler was walking into her dorm room for the first time when she felt her heart start to beat out of control. Already waiting inside was her smiling, happy college roommate. "'Hey,' she beamed," Lindsay recalls. "I began to cry. When she asked 'What's wrong?' the walls began to close in on me--I was having my first panic attack." What will you do if it's your college roommate who's suffering from a chronic disease? Dealing with a Depressed Roommate Would you know what to do if your college roomie was suffering from depression? Here's to Your Health in College! Staying healthy at college is more than just knowing when to take ibuprofen, when to grab chicken soup, or when to call a doctor. Here's how to beat the wheezes and sneezes, keep your stomach safe, and stay disease-free and once you're campus bound. Brandon's Story "It all started on the night I had my last drink. I was a sophomore in college and it was the end of Hell Week for my fraternity." -- This article is based on the real-life story of Brandon Christiansen. Where's the Party At? College Drinking Can Be Hazardous to Your Health Many seniors in high school can't wait for their first official college party, but can they handle it? When Smart Kids Create Their Own Stress Too many students make mistakes that only add to their stress. To find out what you may be doing wrong, read on... |